Where does “burgensis” come from?
burgensis (Medieval Latin) comes from Latin burgus, from Frankish burg, from Proto-Germanic burgz, from Proto-Indo-European bʰr̥ǵʰ-.
burgensis (Medieval Latin): A resident of a walled town; A burgess, a burger:...
Definitions
- A resident of a walled town; A burgess, a burger:...
Ancestry of “burgensis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | burgus | A fort or castle, especially a smaller one; a... |
| 2 | Frankish | burg | fortress; town; fortified city |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | burgz | fortification, stronghold; city |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰr̥ǵʰ- | — |