noun
- Plural of burg; small towns or cities, especially fortified medieval towns.
Usage: Chiefly historical or literary; Often refers to walled or fortified settlements in medieval Europe
Examples
- The medieval bourgs of the Rhine Valley attracted merchants and craftspeople.
- Many European bourgs developed around castles and defensive walls.
- The old bourgs still retain their narrow streets and historic architecture.
- Trade routes connected the various bourgs throughout the region.