burgess
/ˈbɜːd͡ʒɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: burgesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.
Noun
Examples
In former days every tavern of repute kept such a room for its own select circle, a club, or society, of habitués, who met every evening, for a pipe and a cheerful glass. In this way all respectable burgesses, down to fifty years ago, spent their evenings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A town magistrate.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “burgess” mean?
An inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.
Is “burgess” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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