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

• de Burgh, Burke, Bourke, Bourg, de Bourg, Burgo, de Burgo (English surname)
• de Búrca, Burke, Bourke (Irish surname)

Related terms

• Burgh by Sands
• Burgh Castle
• Burgh le Marsh

 

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

• Burghsluis