Burgess :: Burgess (n.) An inhabitant of a borough or walled town, or one who possesses a tenement therein; a citizen or freeman of a borough..
Burgess :: Burgess (n.) One who represents a borough in Parliament.
Burgess :: Burgess (n.) A magistrate of a borough.
Burgess :: Burgess (n.) An inhabitant of a Scotch burgh qualified to vote for municipal officers.