# royal burgh

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/

## Definitions
1. A type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.

## Etymology
From royal + burgh.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/royal-burgh