Etymology

Newburgh

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Today it means: A town in Fife council area, Scotland, situated on the Firth of Tay (OS grid ref NO2318). Full definition →

Old English nĭwe burh
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  1. Old English · derived fromnĭwe burh
  2. English todayNewburgh

From Old English nĭwe burh, equivalent to new + burgh. Doublet of Newbury.

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