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burcht — 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.
  • burrow verb To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
  • castle noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
  • rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.

Senses

burcht is used for these senses in English:

  • borough A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
  • borough An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.
  • burrow A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
  • 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.
  • rook (rare) A castle or other fortification.

burrow — full definition

  1. verb To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
  2. verb To push or nestle into something for warmth, comfort, or safety.
  3. noun A tunnel or hole dug by an animal as a home.

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