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Plural of burgess

regular plural

The plural of burgess is burgesses.

Forms of burgess

Singularburgess /ˈbɜːd͡ʒɪs/
Pluralburgesses
Countablecountable

Meaning of burgess

  1. noun An inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.
  2. noun A town magistrate.
  3. noun A representative of a borough in the Parliament.

Full definition of burgess

Questions about the plural of burgess

What is the plural of burgess?
The plural of burgess is burgesses.
Is burgess countable?
Burgess is a countable noun.

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