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Burgh

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A member of the governing council of a Scottish burgh, equivalent to a mayor.

Example Sentence: The burghs in Scotland have a rich history of civic governance.

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Sense 2: A fortified town in medieval Scotland.

Example Sentence: Stirling was one of the most prominent burghs in medieval Scotland.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to a borough.

Example Sentence: The burgh council held a meeting to discuss the borough's development plan.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To enclose or fortify a town.

Example Sentence: The king decided to burgh the town to protect it from invasions.

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