English English Dictionary

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Result for Burgess

Burgess (n.)

An inhabitant of a borough or walled town, or one who possesses a tenement therein; a citizen or freeman of a borough.

Burgess (n.)

One who represents a borough in Parliament.

Burgess (n.)

A magistrate of a borough.

Burgess (n.)

An inhabitant of a Scotch burgh qualified to vote for municipal officers.