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Bourke.

A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/bɜːk/Received-Pronunciation/bɝk/General-American
  1. A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A town and local government area (Bourke Shire) in north-west New South Wales, Australia, named after Sir Richard Bourke.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From an Anglo-Norman pronunciation of burgh.

noun/bɜːk/Received-Pronunciation/bɝk/General-American
  1. Short for Bourke's parrot.

    abbreviation · alt-of · colloquial
Where this word comes from

From an Anglo-Norman pronunciation of burgh.

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