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borg — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • borough noun A town or district with its own local government, especially one of the administrative divisions of a larger city.
  • castle noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
  • stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.

Senses

borg is used for these senses in English:

  • borough An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.
  • castle A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.
  • stronghold A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.

castle — full definition

  1. noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
  2. noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
  3. verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.

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