ˈbərgə, ˈbə̄gə, ˈbəigə+ noun
also bur·gher·master R -gə(r), - R -gə+
( -s )
Etymology: part modification, part translation of Dutch burgemeester, from burg town (from Middle Dutch burch ) + meester master; akin to Old High German burg fortified place, town, city
1. : the chief magistrate of a town in some European countries : mayor
2. : glaucous gull