BURGHER


Meaning of BURGHER in English

/ ˈbɜːgə(r); NAmE ˈbɜːrg-/ noun

( old use or humorous ) a citizen of a particular town

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from burgh , reinforced by Dutch burger , from burg castle (see borough ).

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