BOURG


Meaning of BOURG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbu̇r(g) ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French burc, borghe, from Latin burgus fortified place, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German burg fortified place — more at borough

Date: 12th century

: town , village : as

a. : one neighboring a castle

b. : a market town

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