burgher

[US]/'bɜːgə/
[UK]/'bɝɡɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.citizen
Word Forms
Pluralburghers

Phrases & Collocations

respected burgher

Example Sentences

The burgher enjoyed a hearty meal at the local restaurant.

The burgher proudly displayed his family crest on his coat of arms.

The burgher attended the town hall meeting to voice his concerns.

The burgher was known for his generosity in supporting local charities.

As a burgher, he took pride in contributing to the development of his community.

The burgher was elected as the new mayor of the town.

The burgher's shop was a popular destination for locals to purchase goods.

The burgher was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his craft.

The burgher's family has been part of the town's history for generations.

The burgher was honored for his service to the community with a special award.

Real-world Examples

Mr Raynor dreams of turning ordinary burghers into “Carnegies and Rockefellers”.

Source: The Economist - International

But the burghers and garrison were soon on foot, and he was driven back into the house.

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 4

No gentleman, nor even any burgher, who has stock, will submit to this degradation.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

The burghers naturally hated and feared the lords.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

The men-at-arms drink by a good fire, while the burgher bites his nails to buy them wine and wood.

Source: The New Arabian Nights (Part Two)

Whether such privileges had before been usually granted, along with the freedom of trade, to particular burghers, as individuals, I know not.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

I wouldn't put it past the good burghers of the Conservative party and the government administration to come up with such a ploy.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

The king hated and feared them too; but though, perhaps, he might despise, he had no reason either to hate or fear the burghers.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

The wealth of the burghers never failed to provoke their envy and indignation, and they plundered them upon every occasion without mercy or remorse.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

A worthy citizen, Herman, and his tart beer was admirable, but that this beef-colored burgher should have fathered anything so poised and luminous as Fran was a miracle.

Source: The Peacock Lady (Part 1)

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