transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbər-(ˌ)ō, ˈbə-(ˌ)rō ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English burgh, from Old English burg fortified town; akin to Old High German burg fortified place, and probably to Old English beorg hill — more at barrow
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a medieval fortified group of houses forming a town with special duties and privileges
b. : a town or urban constituency in Great Britain that sends a member to Parliament
c. : an urban area in Great Britain incorporated for purposes of self-government
2.
a. : a municipal corporation proper in some states (as New Jersey and Minnesota) corresponding to the incorporated town or village of the other states
b. : one of the five constituent political divisions of New York City
3. : a civil division of the state of Alaska corresponding to a county in most other states