burgess
American History. a representative in the popular branch of the colonial legislature of Virginia or Maryland.
(formerly) a representative of a borough in the British Parliament.
Rare. an inhabitant of an English borough.
Origin of burgess
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Other definitions for Burgess (2 of 2)
Anthony, 1917–93, English novelist and critic.
(Frank) Ge·lett [juh-let], /dʒəˈlɛt/, 1866–1951, U.S. illustrator and humorist.
Thornton Waldo, 1874–1965, U.S. author, especially of children's books.
a male given name.
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How to use burgess in a sentence
NCIS managed to eavesdrop on phone calls Wright made to his mother, Valerie burgess.
Calls to burgess to comment on this story were not returned.
“This is a prestigious panel, an all-star group,” Rep. Michael burgess (R-TX) gushed of the five people sitting before him.
Her attention to language—and the breakdown of language—invites comparisons to writers like Anthony burgess and Lewis Carroll.
In any case, burgess likes to rail against these pushy liberals and their tricky, communistic light bulbs.
The GOP’s Relentless Crusade to Save America From Commie Light Bulbs | Michael Tomasky | January 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They having first in the tavern made Mr. Waith also a burgess, he coming in while we were drinking.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysIn another way also the “foreigners” who were members of the Merchant Gild were useful to the burgess-members of it.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds | Francis Aiden HibbertIn 1888, the lovers of racing pinned their faith to the 30-foot class, and burgess's fame rose higher and higher.
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.We cross the bridge and find another on the south bank near the toll-house and burgess's tavern.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.A little while ago, at the Palladium, there was a Moore and burgess revival.
British Dictionary definitions for burgess (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbɜːdʒɪs) /
(in England)
a citizen or freeman of a borough
any inhabitant of a borough
English history a Member of Parliament from a borough, corporate town, or university
a member of the colonial assembly of Maryland or Virginia
Origin of burgess
1British Dictionary definitions for Burgess (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbɜːdʒɪs) /
Anthony, real name John Burgess Wilson . 1917–93, English novelist and critic: his novels include A Clockwork Orange (1962), Tremor of Intent (1966), Earthly Powers (1980), and Any Old Iron (1989)
Guy . 1911–63, British spy, who fled to the Soviet Union (with Donald Maclean) in 1951
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