1 Brit. a a town represented in the House of Commons. b a town or district granted the status of a borough.
2 Brit. hist. a town with a municipal corporation and privileges conferred by a royal charter.
3 US a municipal corporation in certain States.
4 US each of five divisions of New York City.
5 US (in Alaska) a county.
Etymology: OE burg, burh f. Gmc: cf. BURGH
Useful english dictionary. 2012.