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bourg

noun
\ ˈbu̇r(g) How to pronounce bourg (audio) \

Definition of bourg

: town, village: such as
a : one neighboring a castle
b : a market town
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Examples of bourg in a Sentence

the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg

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 Photo: jim bourg/Reuters The minutes, combined with Mr. Powell’s comments Wednesday, suggest there is a difference of opinion about how far officials should go in their campaign of interest-rate increases, analysts said. — Daniel Kruger, WSJ, "U.S. Government Bonds Gain as Fed Outlook Appears Less Certain," 29 Nov. 2018

First Known Use of bourg

12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bourg

Middle English, from Anglo-French burc, borghe, from Latin burgus fortified place, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German burg fortified place — more at borough

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