Definitions for burghal

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

burghˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ, ˈbɜr ə, ˈbʌr ə(n.)

  1. (in Scotland) an incorporated town having some degree of political independence.

    Category: Government

  2. Archaic.

    Category: Government

    Ref: borough

Origin of burgh:

1350–1400; late ME (Scots); see borough

burgh′al(adj.)

Webster Dictionary

  1. Burghal(adj)

    belonging to a burgh


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