-bury

See also: Bury and bury

English

Etymology

From Old English burh (“fortified place”)

Suffix

-bury

A placename suffix indicating a fortified place.

Synonyms

Derived terms

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Related terms

bur-

Anagrams

Ruby, ruby

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