royal burgh en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-ˈbɝɡ/ (General-American, nonstandard)
- /ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/ (Received-Pronunciation, Scotland)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From royal + burgh.
Meanings
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(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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| royal burghs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
burgh of barony · parliamentary burgh
Relateds
Synonyms
Translations (6)
uk королівське мі́сто (type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter) · fi kuninkaallinen burgh (type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter) · ja 勅許自治都市 (type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter) · es burgo real (type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter) · fr burgh royal (type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter) · sco ryal burgh (type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter)