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royal burgh

Syllables: roy·al burgh/ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/US/ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/

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

royal burgh: a type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally...
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Noun

royal burgh (plural royal burghs)

  1. (Scotland, historical) A type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.
    • Most royal burghs were either created by the Crown, or upgraded from another status, such as a burgh of barony.
    Synonyms:
    burgh royal, royal borough

Synonyms of royal burgh

Forms of royal burgh

pluralroyal burghs

Origin of royal burgh

From royal + burgh.

Words that rhyme with royal burgh

Questions about royal burgh

What does royal burgh mean?
Royal burgh means a type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.
What part of speech is royal burgh?
Royal burgh is a noun.
How do you pronounce royal burgh?
Royal burgh is pronounced /ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/ (UK).
What is the plural of royal burgh?
The plural of royal burgh is royal burghs.

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  9. royal casino
  10. royal chinchilla
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