burgh
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oʊ, ˈbʌr noun
1.
(in Scotland) an incorporated town having its own charter and some degree of political independence from the surrounding area.
2.
Archaic. borough.
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| —n | |
| 1. | (in Scotland) a town, esp one incorporated by charter, that enjoyed a degree of self-government until the local-government reorganization of 1975 |
| 2. | an archaic form of borough |
| [C14: Scottish form of | |
| burghal | |
| —adj | |
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Burgh
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De burgh came from a minor gentry family about which little is known.
In this position de burgh acquired a number of enemies and rivals.
Recognition of burgh status today, however, has little more than ceremonial value.
Burgh of regality, granted to a nobleman or lord of regality.
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