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Burgess
UK
/ˈbɜːdʒɪs/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒəs/
Translation of "burgess" into Russian
burgess
Noun
UK
/ˈbɜːdʒɪs/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒəs/
burgess
burgesses pl
The burgess was an influential figure in the town's council.
Буржуа был влиятельной фигурой в городском совете.
As a burgess, he had the right to vote in municipal elections.
Как горожанин, он имел право голосовать на муниципальных выборах.
Additional translations
Definitions
burgess
Noun
UK
/ˈbɜːdʒɪs/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒəs/
Historical. A citizen or freeman of a borough or town, especially in medieval and early-modern England and Scotland.
As a long-standing burgess of York, he enjoyed trading privileges denied to outsiders.
Historical. An elected representative of a borough in the English (later British) Parliament.
The burgess rose in the House to argue against the proposed tariff.
In certain parts of the United States (especially Pennsylvania), a member of the local municipal governing body.
The town’s burgess voted to approve the new zoning ordinance.
Burgess
Proper noun
A surname originating from the Middle English term for a freeman of a borough.
Anna Burgess received an award for her research on marine ecology.
Idioms and phrases
city burgess
The city burgess attended the meeting to discuss the new policies.
городской бюргер
Городской бюргер присутствовал на встрече, чтобы обсудить новые правила.
burgess rights
He was granted burgess rights after living in the town for ten years.
права бюргера
Ему были предоставлены права бюргера после десяти лет проживания в городе.
burgess ticket
The council issued a burgess ticket to her after the ceremony.
билет бюргера
Совет выдал ей билет бюргера после церемонии.
burgess family
The burgess family has lived in this area for generations.
семья бюргера
Семья бюргера живет в этом районе уже несколько поколений.
burgess status
Gaining burgess status was crucial for his business expansion.
статус бюргера
Получение статуса бюргера было важным для расширения его бизнеса.