Bourges

[ boorzh ]

/ burʒ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Cher, in central France: cathedral.

Definition for bourges (2 of 2)

Cher

[ shair; French sher ]

/ ʃɛər; French ʃɛr /

noun

a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.

a department in central France. 2820 sq. mi. (7305 sq. km). Capital: Bourges.

a female given name.

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Examples from the Web for bourges

The case was taken to the assizes at the court of Bourges, and proceedings began in a very few days.
Mauprat|George Sand
One evening he left Plessis, as if to go hunting, and rode toward Bourges.
Women of Medival France|Pierce Butler
The peace of Bourges, confirmed at Auxerre on the 22nd of August, put an end to the war.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5|Various
Bourges is a chosen spot for stained glass, second only to Chartres.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly

The general outline of the roof—omitting of course the scanty transepts—is very reminiscent of Bourges; and again of Albi.
The Cathedrals of Southern France|Francis Miltoun

British Dictionary definitions for bourges (1 of 2)

Bourges

/ (French burʒ) /

noun

a city in central France. Pop: 72 480 (1999)

British Dictionary definitions for bourges (2 of 2)

Cher

/ (French ʃɛr) /

noun

a department of central France, in E Centre region. Capital: Bourges. Pop: 312 277 (2003 est). Area: 7304 sq km (2849 sq miles)

a river in central France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing northwest to the Loire. Length: 354 km (220 miles)

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