Definition
burghs
noun
- 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.