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bourgs

Definition of bourgsnext
plural of bourg
as in villages
a small residential settlement the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg

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villages
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  • According to West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Chandan Kumar, officials are also working to help people in nearby villages relocate while wildlife experts attempt to track down the elephant.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • However, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, residents of Native villages on neighboring islands began moving to Ketchikan for various reasons, including job opportunities.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Bourgs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourgs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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