royal burgh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.

/ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-royal burgh.wav /ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/ /-ˈbɝɡ/

royal burgh royal burghs

From royal + burgh.

burgh royal royal borough

royal borough

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