Dictionary

Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

-borough en · X

Pronunciation

/-b(ə)ɹoʊ/ (Canada, US)
/-bɘɹɘ/ (New-Zealand)
/-bɹɘ/ (New-Zealand)
/-bɹə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/-bəɹə/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From borough, from Old English burh (“fortified place”).

Meanings

(morpheme) Placename suffix, indicated site of a fortified place.
(morpheme) Placename suffix, indicating a borough.

Synonyms

-burgh · -burg · -bury · -boro