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Burh
Webster 1828 Edition
Burh
BURH
, is the same as burg, burgh, with the aspirate. It is Saxon, and signifies a city, a castle, a house, or tower. Hence in composition it signified defense, protection; as cwenburh, [queen-burh] a woman ready to assist; Cuthburh, eminent for assistances.Definition 2024
burh
burh
English
Noun
burh (plural burhs)
- A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.