"Burgh" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbʌɹə/, /ˈbʌɹoʊ/, /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/, /ˈbɜː(ɹ)/
Etymology: From the Anglo-Norman word burgh. Etymology templates: {{der|en|xno|-}} Anglo-Norman, {{m|ang|burgh}} burgh Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Burgh
  1. A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place. Synonyms: de Burgh, Burke, Bourke, Bourg, de Bourg, Burgo, de Burgo [English, surname], de Búrca, Bourke [Irish, surname] Related terms: Burgh by Sands, Burgh Castle, Burgh le Marsh
    Sense id: en-Burgh-en-name-v3tz6BRW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

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