Burg — 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.
- rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
Senses
Burg 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.
- 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.
castle — full definition
- noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
- noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
- verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.