burh

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Old English burh. Doublet of borough, burg, burgh, and bury.

Noun

burh (plural burhs)

  1. A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.

Anagrams

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /burx/, [burĖ x]

Noun

burh f

  1. alternative form of burg

Old Saxon

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /burx/

Noun

burh f

  1. alternative form of burg
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