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Burroughs

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Name — An English topographical surname for someone who lived near a hill or fort, borne notably by writers William S. Burroughs and Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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Etymology

From Old English beorg ("hill") or burg ("fort").

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What does “Burroughs” mean?

The word “Burroughs” means an English topographical surname for someone who lived near a hill or fort, borne notably by writers William S. Burroughs and Edgar Rice Burroughs.

How do you use “Burroughs” in a sentence?

Here is “Burroughs” used in a sentence: “Burroughs wrote several acclaimed novels.”

What part of speech is “Burroughs”?

“Burroughs” is a name.

Where does the word “Burroughs” come from?

The word “Burroughs” comes from Old English. From Old English beorg ("hill") or burg ("fort").

Related words

Burrough Burrow Burrowes Burrows

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