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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BURGHER, n.² Used attrib. with land = burgage tenement (see Burgage).Rnf. 1795 Stat. Acc.¹ II. 173:
A great number of portioners, possessing what is called Burgher lands holding of the town.