1. Plural of burgh; towns or cities in Scotland that have a charter granting them certain rights and privileges.
Usage: Scottish English; historical/administrative term

Examples

• The burghs of Scotland were granted royal charters during the medieval period.
• Edinburgh and Glasgow are among the most important burghs in Scotland.
• Many burghs developed as trading centers along Scotland's coast.
• The burghs had the right to hold markets and collect taxes.
• Historic burghs like Stirling played significant roles in Scottish history.