In 14th to 16th centuries sometimes used for the suburbs of a city, the portion lying outside the wall. Cf. contemporary use of French bourg.
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释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > district in relation to human occupation > town as opposed to country > town or city > part of town or city > [noun] > suburb (28) boroughc1380 In 14th to 16th centuries sometimes used for the suburbs of a city, the portion lying outside the wall. Cf. contemporary use of French bourg. suburba1387 A district or community that lies just beyond or just within the boundaries of a city, now typically… As a count noun. faubourg1483 A portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb. fabor1488 A suburb. suburbar1530 = suburb, n. 1a. suburb1568 A district or community that lies just beyond or just within the boundaries of a city, now typically… In plural, with singular agreement. Now rare. purlieu1619 Frequently in plural. An outlying district of a city or town; a suburb. Also: a poor or disreputable area of a city, town, or district; a slum. suburbanity1623 A suburban neighbourhood; a suburb. Now rare. Subcategories:— collectively (10) — condition of (2) — unsightly (4) — remote (3) — garden-suburb (1) |
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