burgh of barony

Noun

Meaning

burgh of barony (plural burghs of barony)

(Scotland, historical) A burgh in Scotland, distinct from royal burghs in being granted to a landowner who, as a tenant-in-chief, held his estates directly from the crown.

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Close letter words and terms

burgh chambers Burgh Heath Burgh le Marsh burgh of regality Burgh on Bain burghal