Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - borough

ˈbʌrə n. 1 Brit. a a town represented in the House of Commons. b a town or district granted the status of a borough. 2 Brit. hist. a town with a municipal corporation and privileges conferred by a royal charter. 3 US a municipal corporation in certain States. 4 US each of five divisions of New York City. 5 US (in Alaska) a county. [OE burg, burh f. Gmc: cf. BURGH]