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08-12-2023, 12:43 #1User
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Who are Burghers?-Forgotten Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Burghers
Dictionary burgher /ˈbəːɡə/ noun
Archaic Humorous
1.a citizen of a town or city, typically a member of the wealthy bourgeoisie.
2. Historical
(in southern Africa) an Afrikaans citizen of a Boer Republic.
(in southern Africa) a civilian member of a local militia unit.
3.a descendant of a Dutch or Portuguese colonist in Sri Lanka.
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08-12-2023, 12:51 #2User
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Re: Who are Burghers?-Forgotten Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Burghers
The Dutch Burghers
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08-12-2023, 12:51 #3Member
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Re: Who are Burghers?-Forgotten Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Burghers
One too many wasted sunsets and one too many for the road .........
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