Note: Before the Revolution, the representatives in the popular branch of the legislature of Virginia were called burgesses; they are now called delegates. Burgess oath. See Burgher, 2.
BURGESS-SHIP
Bur"gess-ship, n.
Defn: The state of privilege of a burgess. South.
BURGGRAVE Burg"grave, n. Etym: [G. burggraf; burg fortress + graf count: cf. D. burggraaf, F. burgrave. See Margrave.] (Gremany)
Defn: Originally, one appointed to the command of a burg (fortress or castle); but the title afterward became hereditary, with a domain attached.
BURGH
Burgh, n. Etym: [OE. See Burg.]
Defn: A borough or incorporated town, especially, one in Scotland.
See Borough.
BURGHAL
Burgh"al, a.
Defn: Belonging of a burgh.
BURGHBOTE
Burgh"bote`, n. Etym: [Burgh + bote.] (Old Law)