1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a borough or city; urban.
Usage: formal; chiefly British
2. of or relating to a burgh (a Scottish or medieval town with special privileges).
Usage: historical; chiefly Scottish

Examples

• The burghal charter granted the town significant trading rights.
• Burghal communities in medieval Scotland enjoyed greater autonomy than rural settlements.
• The burghal authorities were responsible for maintaining the city walls.
• Edinburgh's burghal status made it an important commercial center.
• Burghal life in the 13th century was quite different from life in the countryside.