One who breaks into houses or inclosed places, as distinguished from one who committed robbery in the open country. Spelman. … [Read more...] about BURGATOR
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BURGOMASTER
The title given in Germany to the chief executive officer of a borough, town, or city; corresponding to our "mayor." … [Read more...] about BURGOMASTER
BURGBOTE
In old English law. A term applied to a contribution towards the repair of castles or walls of defense, or of a borough. … [Read more...] about BURGBOTE
BURGUNDIAN LAW
See Lex Buboundionum. … [Read more...] about BURGUNDIAN LAW
BURGENSES
In old English law. Inhabitants of a burgus or borough; burgesses. Fleta, lib. 5, c. 6, … [Read more...] about BURGENSES
