burh

Meanings

• noun

  A fortified town or stronghold in Old English.

  - "The burh was a defensive structure built by the Anglo-Saxons."
  - "The burh's walls were made of wood and earth."

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Variants

List of all variants of burh that leads to same result
bur , burr , burred , burrs , burs , bur marigold , bur marigolds , bur oak , bur oaks , bur reed , bur reeds , Bur Sa'id , Port Said

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Etymology

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Old English 'burh' meaning 'fortified place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burh' is derived from the Old English word 'burh' meaning 'fortified place'.

2. The concept of the burh was central to the defense and survival of Anglo-Saxon communities.

3. The term 'burh' is also used in the name of the city of Burhampstead in Hertfordshire, England.

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Related Concepts

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1. Castle: A large fortified building or group of buildings, often with defensive capabilities and used as a stronghold or royal residence.

2. Fort: A defensive structure built to protect against attack, often consisting of walls, ramparts, and other defensive features.

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Culture

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In Old English literature, the term 'burh' was often used to refer to the defensive structures of Anglo-Saxon society. The concept of the burh was central to the defense and survival of Anglo-Saxon communities.

How to Memorize "burh"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fortified town or stronghold with walls, towers, and gates.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burh' with the concept of a fortified place or stronghold.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'burh' starts with the letter 'b' and rhymes with 'fort'.

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