Meaning of burgess

bur•gess

1. a representative in the popular branch of the colonial legislature of Virginia or Maryland.
2. (formerly) a representative of a borough in the British Parliament.
3. an inhabitant of an English borough.

Bur•gess

1. 1866–1951, U.S. illustrator and humorist.
2. 1874–1965, U.S. author, esp. of children's books.
3. a male given name.