(ˈ)fō|bu̇(ə)r, ˈfōˌbu̇rg, -ˌbərg, F fōbüür noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by French faubourg suburb, from Middle French fauxbourg ) of Middle English fabour, fabor, from Middle French fauxbourg, by folk etymology (influence of Middle French faux false, from Latin falsus ) from forsbourg, from Old French forsborc, from fors outside of, outside (from Latin foris out of doors, out) + borc town; akin to Latin foris, fores door — more at false , door , bourg
1. : a suburban area : suburb ; especially : a suburb of a French city
2.
a. : a district formerly outside a city's wall but now within the city
b. : a city quarter