burgess

Meanings

• noun

  A burgess is an inhabitant of a borough or town, especially one having certain legal and civic rights.

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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burgess , burgesses , Anthony Burgess , Burgess , John Anthony Burgess Wilson , Joseph Kell , Frank Gelett Burgess , Gelett Burgess , Thornton Waldo Burgess , Thorton Burgess , Thorton W. Burgess

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Etymology

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Originally, a burgess was a freeman of a borough, entitled to certain privileges and immunities. The term comes from the Old English 'burh' meaning fortified town or castle.

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Trivia

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1. Burgesses often wore distinctive clothing or liveries to denote their membership in a particular guild.

2. In some towns, burgesses were required to carry a 'burgess's rod' or staff as a symbol of their status.

3. The term 'burgess' has also been used historically to refer to the elected representatives of a borough in the English Parliament.

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Related Concepts

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1. Borough: A town or city, usually one that has been granted a charter and has its own local government.

2. Guild: An association of artisans or merchants in the Middle Ages, controlling a particular craft or trade and having legal, economic, and social privileges.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, burgesses formed the middle class between the nobility and the peasantry. They often held positions as merchants, craftsmen, and guild masters. In some cities, they were represented in the town council and had a significant role in local governance.

How to Memorize "burgess"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living in a medieval European town, wearing clothing typical of the time, and engaging in activities related to their craft or trade.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burgess' with the concept of a middle-class town dweller in medieval Europe, having certain rights and privileges.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Burgess is a Borough's Best' to help remember the definition of a burgess.

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