burcht

Definitions of burcht
  1. noun
    (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
    synonyms: burg, kasteel, roek, slot, toren
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    type of:
    schaakstuk, stuk
    any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess
  2. noun
    a large and stately mansion
    synonyms: burg, kasteel, palts, slot
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    type of:
    kasteel, predikantswoning, studentenhuis, villa
    a large and imposing house
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