edinburgh

Ed-in-burgh · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    The capital city of Scotland, located on the east coast.

  2. 2.

    Used attributively to refer to things associated with the city.

Related words

See also: Glasgow, Scotland, london

Etymology

From Old English, possibly from Edwin's burgh (Edwin's fortress), referring to King Edwin of Northumbria, or from the Gaelic Din Eidyn meaning "fortress of Eidyn." The element burgh means "fortified place."