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Burgess in American English
(Frank) Geˈlett (dʒəˈlɛt ) 1866-1951; U.S. humorist & illustrator
a citizen or freeman of a British borough
noun: a male given name
noun: a representative in the popular branch of the colonial legislature of Virginia or Maryland

burgess in British English
noun: a citizen or freeman of a borough
noun: Anthony, real name John Burgess Wilson. 1917–93, English novelist and critic: his novels include A Clockwork Orange (1962), Tremor of Intent (1966), Earthly Powers (1980), and Any Old Iron (1989)

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