burh

See also: bûrh

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Old English burh. Doublet of borough, burg, burgh, and bury.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /bɜː/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /bɝ/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)

Noun

burh (plural burhs)

1. A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.

Anagrams

• Buhr, bruh

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /burx/, [burˠx]
• Rhymes: -urx

Noun

burh f

1. alternative form of burg

Old Saxon

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /burx/

Noun

burh f

1. alternative form of burg