ˈbərgij noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, property held by burgage tenure, from Middle French bourgage, literally, burgage, from Old French, from bourg, borc town + -age — more at bourg
1. : a tenure by which real property in English boroughs was held of the king or other lord for a certain yearly rent — compare socage
2. : a tenure by which real property in Scottish royal burghs was held directly of the king for the service of watching and warding — compare feu