burghal

/ˈbɜːrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a borough or a fortified town

“The burghal laws applied to all residents living within the city walls.”

2. noun

a fortified town or a borough, especially in medieval England

“The local historian studied the history of the nearby burghal settlement.”

Synonyms

  • boroughal
  • fortified

Antonyms

  • unfortified
  • unincorporated