boroughs
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary bor·ough n. Pronunciation: ' bər-( ˌ )ō, ' bə-( ˌ )rō Function: noun Etymology: Middle English burgh, from Old English burg fortified town; akin to Old High German burg fortified place, and probably to Old English beorg hill ― more at BARROW Date: before 12th century 1 a : a medieval fortified group of houses forming a town with special duties and privileges b : a town or urban constituency in Great Britain that sends a member to Parliament c : an urban area in Great Britain incorporated for purposes of self-government 2 a : a municipal corporation proper in some states (as New Jersey and Minnesota) corresponding to the incorporated town or village of the other states b : one of the five constituent political divisions of New York City 3 : a civil division of the state of Alaska corresponding to a county in most other states]]> borough (as used in expressions) n. borough English borough hall pocket borough rotten borough ]]>