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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BURGH

Scottish form of borough.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BURGH

burgh  [ˈbʌrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BURGH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Burgh is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BURGH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

burgh

Burgh

A burgh /ˈbʌrə/ was an autonomous corporate entity in Scotland and Northern England, usually a town, or toun in Scots. This type of administrative division existed from the 12th century, when King David I created the first royal burghs. Burgh status was broadly analogous to borough status, found in the rest of the United Kingdom. Following local government reorganisation in 1975 the title of "royal burgh" remains in use in many towns, but now has little more than ceremonial value.

Definition of burgh in the English dictionary

The definition of burgh in the dictionary is a town, esp one incorporated by charter, that enjoyed a degree of self-government until the local-government reorganization of 1975.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BURGH


borough
ˈbʌrə
brugh
ˈbʌrə
Burra
bʌrə
demurrer
dɪˈmʌrə
durra
ˈdʌrə
goburra
ɡəˈbʌrə
gurrah
ˈɡʌrə
headborough
ˈhedbʌrə
interborough
ˌɪntəˈbʌrə
Kara
ˈkʌrə
kookaburra
ˈkʊkəˌbʌrə
murra
ˈmʌrə
murragh
ˈmʌrə
saburra
səˈbʌrə
thorough
ˈθʌrə
unthorough
ʌnˈθʌrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BURGH

burgage
Burgas
burgee
Burgenland
burgeon
burgeoning
burger
burger bar
burgess
Burgess Shale
burghal
burgher
Burghley
Burghley House
burghul
burglar
burglar alarm
burglar-proof
burglaries
burglarious

WORDS THAT END LIKE BURGH

aargh
Aldeburgh
although
click through
Edinburgh
enough
gh
go through
high
Hugh
laugh
Lindbergh
Pittsburgh
rough
royal burgh
simurgh
Singh
though
through
tough

Synonyms and antonyms of burgh in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «burgh» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BURGH

Find out the translation of burgh to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of burgh from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «burgh» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巴勒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

burgo
570 millions of speakers

English

burgh
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Burgh
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بورغ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бург
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

burgo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Burgh
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bourg
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Burgh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

freie Stadt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バーグ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부르 흐
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Burgh
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thị trấn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

burgh
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बर्घ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kasaba
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

città con autonomia amministrativa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Burgh
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бург
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Burgh
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

burgh
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Burgh
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

burgh
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Burgh
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of burgh

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BURGH»

The term «burgh» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.972 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BURGH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «burgh» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «burgh» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about burgh

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BURGH»

Discover the use of burgh in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to burgh and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Investigative Journalism
Investigative Journalism is a critical and reflective introduction to the traditions and practices of investigative journalism. It combines interviews with journalists, researchers, editors and television producers.
Hugo de Burgh, 2013
2
Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight (Mills & Boon Historical)
Once he saw what she was about, Peregrine urged them to shelter behind the low crumbling portion of one wall, while Julian and Lord de Burgh circled one another, swords drawn. 'So we meet again,' Julian said. 'Let me introduce myself.
Deborah Simmons, 2012
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Crito: Or, Essays on Various Subjects. ...
Or, Essays on Various Subjects. ... James Burgh. may be set to work, to earn their living [x] : whereas children propagated in the country itself, are little better than a burden the first ten or twelve years of their existence. But, as, in every way, ...
James Burgh, 1766
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De Burgh Bride
Noble By Birth, Yet Wild At Heart Though Elene Fitzhugh had slain her first husband in the marriage bed, Geoffrey de Burgh had no choice but to make her his bride.
Deborah Simmons, 2011
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The peerage of Ireland: or, A genealogical history of the ...
DE BURGH, Earl of CLANRICARDE'. I. Th E origin of the family of De Burgh, is deduced from Charles Charles the Great, King of France, son of Pepin, son of K. ot Charles Martel, who having subdued the kingdoms of the France. Lombards and ...
John Lodge, Mervyn Archdall, 1789
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For Her Good Estate: The Life of Elizabeth de Burgh
The first biography to chronicle the life of the woman who founded Clare College Cambridge.
Frances A. Underhill, 1999
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Dumbarton Burgh Records. 1627-1746
1657. of the said burgh of Dumbartane), with our hands, at Dumbartane the nynth day oí i,ebruar jm e >rnary 9. vjC anj g^y seven yeairs, befoir ther witnesses, Johne Mitchel, younger, saddler ; Robert Leitch, one of the town,s officers of the ...
Dumbarton (Scotland), 1860
8
History of the Burgh and Parish Schools of Scotland
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
James Grant, 2010
9
Listening to the Artifacts: Music Culture in Ancient Palestine
Burgh examines the ways that music shaped the culture of ancient Israel/Palestine. >
Theodore W. Burgh, 2006
10
The Last de Burgh (Mills & Boon Historical)
'There'sonly one way tofind out,'Lord de Burgh said. The mischievous grin that accompanied this sentiment made him look youngerand dashing, perhapseven a bit wicked, and Emery foundithard to ignorehisexcitement, which stimulatedher ...
Deborah Simmons, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BURGH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term burgh is used in the context of the following news items.
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Burgh delight as Hardie agrees stay
JOHNSTONE Burgh boss Colin Smith has revealed star striker Jason Hardie has turned down Super League interest to stay at Keanie Park. «TheGazette.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Burgh Tennis Club rack up the victories
HELENSBURGH Tennis Club continue to have a smashing summer after their junior team clinched second spot in the league in their first ... «Helensburgh Advertiser, Jul 15»
3
Burgh Hall work gets underway next week
The council has approved an option for the development of a Community Hub based on a reconfiguration of the Burgh Hall site on Drymen ... «Milngavie Herald, Jul 15»
4
Le Clos, Van Der Burgh Earn Multiple Wins at 2015 Treviso Swim Cup
South African men in particular cleaned up several events, as superstars Chad Le Clos and Cameron Van der Burgh raced their way to multiple ... «SwimSwam, Jun 15»
5
The latest from the Royal Burgh - Royal party get Gala proceedings …
Left to right Phyllis Bisset - treasurer, and excellent meringue maker. Sue Brown - secretary Tom Campbell - Chair Jim Gillbanks - Committee ... «Mearns Leader, Jun 15»
6
Chris de Burgh brings 'Lady in Red' to Romania this November
Famous singer Chris de Burgh will perform at Sala Palatului in Bucharest on November 19. The British-Irish singer is famous for his love song ... «Romania-Insider.com, Jun 15»
7
Burgh School pupils are a class act
Boys and girls from the class of 1947 met to reminisce about their formative years in education and discover what their classmates have been ... «East Lothian News, Jun 15»
8
Burgh Beautiful tap into new resource
The public utility has assisted Burgh Beautiful, who are part of Linlithgow Civic Trust, with a stand pipe to more easily access water from the ... «Linlithgow Journal & Gazette, Jun 15»
9
Fly-tipping on Burgh Heath Common: One of the 'largest tips' council …
The local authority was first made aware of the dumped rubbish on May 31, but since then further fly-tips have taken place. The site is managed ... «Get Surrey, Jun 15»
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Burgh Golf club's Lady Captain's Day shines in summer sun
Burgh Golf club's Lady Captain's Day shines in summer sun ... had a busy week with as many as four competitions gracing the Burgh course. «Helensburgh Advertiser, Jun 15»

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