noun Download 🔗Share A small mound, often used in reference to tumuli (mostly restricted to place names). Examples : "The local historian explained that the rolling hills were dotted with old burghs, many of which were ancient burial mounds. " archaeology place history geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A borough or chartered town (now only used as an official subdivision in Scotland). Examples : ""Historically, Scotland was divided into shires which contained both rural areas and populated burghs with special rights." " government area history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading