burgess
/ˈbɜrdʒɪs/
noun
- A citizen or inhabitant of a town or borough, especially one with certain rights or privileges.
- He was proud to be a burgess of the historic borough.
- The burgesses of the town gathered to discuss the new market regulations.
- In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote in town elections.
- A member of the legislative body of a town or borough; a representative in the British Parliament from a borough.
- The burgess spoke passionately about the need for better roads.
- The burgess presented the petition to Parliament on behalf of his constituents.
- Each borough elected two burgesses to represent them in the House of Commons.