borough
The origin and history of borough.
Etymology
From Old English "burh" ("stronghold, fortified town"), related to German "Burg" and the "-burg"/"-bury" endings found in many town names.
The origin and history of borough.
From Old English "burh" ("stronghold, fortified town"), related to German "Burg" and the "-burg"/"-bury" endings found in many town names.
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