/ Dictionary / Index H House of Burgesses: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: House' of Bur'gesses Pronunciation: [key] the assembly of representatives in colonial Virginia. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. House of Bernarda Alba, The* house of cards Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language