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    shire
    /ˈʃʌɪə/

    noun

    • 1. a county, especially in England. British
    • 2. a rural area with its own elected council. Australian

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySHIRE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Shire is an old word for a county, especially in the names of British counties. Learn how to use it in sentences, see its pronunciation and find translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shireShire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word shire, which can refer to a county in England or a breed of horses. Find out how to pronounce shire and see related words and phrases.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Shire is an old word for county, used in the names of many British counties. Learn how to use it in sentences and find out its pronunciation and translations in different languages.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShireShire - Wikipedia

    Shire ( / ʃaɪər /, also / ʃɪər /) is a traditional term for an administrative division of land in Great Britain and some of the other other English-speaking countries such as Australia and the United States. It is generally synonymous with county.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › shireSHIRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Shire definition: one of the counties of Great Britain.. See examples of SHIRE used in a sentence.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshire noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Shire is an old word for a county, especially in Britain. It can also be a combining form in some county names, such as Hampshire or Yorkshire. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and origin of shire.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'shire' in British and American English. Find out the different types of shires, such as counties, horses, and rivers, and see examples and synonyms.