Definition for BURH

BURH, n.

Is the same as burg, burgh, with the aspirate. It is Saxon, and signifies a city, a castle, a house, or tower. Hence in composition it signifies defense, protection; as cwenburh, (queen-burh,) a woman ready to assist; Cuthburh, eminent for assistances. – Gibson's Camden.

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