Originally Posted by FatCity67
Doubtful
Originally Posted by kaywoodie
Word sounds a lot like the French "bourgeoisie". Possibly a cognant?
Originally Posted by FatCity67
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You are correct. A little googlefu shows it’s literal translation is White Left.

Interesting

Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester

"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."

WS