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Meanings of worthy burghers in English

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Usage of worthy burghers in English
1
The wives of the worthy burghers wept with the ladies of the court.
The Nibelungenlied
2
And in truth a very unusual spectacle presented itself to these worthy burghers.
Frederick the Great and His Court
3
The worthy burghers of Lannion and their families were models of simplicity, honour, and respectability.
Recollections of My Youth
4
Indeed, the worthy burghers began to surmise that he knew more of those stories than mere hearsay.
The Lock and Key Library: The most interesting stories of all na...
5
Indeed, the worthy burghers began to surmise that he knew more of these stories than mere hearsay.
Tales of a Traveller
6
How say you then, worthy burghers and dear friends, shall we let the vassals run, and keep the lord?
Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Rei...
7
Our worthy burghers and most worshipful Lord Mayor will see their fires extinguished shortly, and themselves sent home with wet jackets.
The Midnight Queen
8
Fortunately, the gallant Van Hornes came to the rescue, just as some of the worthy burghers were on the point of capitulating.
Wolfert's Roost, and Miscellanies
9
And many things happened to it and the house which ran counter to the usual course of events and the wishes of the worthy burghers.
The Elixir
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