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burgess

noun

/ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

Meaning

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.

citizen, townsman, freeman, voter

foreigner, outsider

burgess rights, medieval burgess, burgess class

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

the maximum amount that something can contain; the ability or power to do something

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

The greater number or part; a number that is more than half of the total.