Burgh

English

Etymology

From the Anglo-Norman word burgh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌɹə/, /ˈbʌɹoʊ/, /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/, /ˈbɜː(ɹ)/

Proper noun

Burgh

  1. A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

Alternative forms

Dutch

Etymology

Named after Burgh, currently part of Burgh-Haamstede.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: Burgh

Proper noun

Burgh n

  1. a former village and former municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands

Derived terms