Shires

noun

Meaning

A county in England, especially one of the traditional administrative divisions. Historically, it also referred to a territory under the jurisdiction of a sheriff.

Examples

The Cotswolds are a picturesque area of rolling hills and charming shires.
Many of England's shires have names ending in '-shire', like Yorkshire or Hampshire.

Synonyms: counties, regions, districts, provinces

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Shires

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪərz/

Definition

A county in England, especially one of the traditional administrative divisions. Historically, it also referred to a territory under the jurisdiction of a sheriff.

Examples

The Cotswolds are a picturesque area of rolling hills and charming shires.
Many of England's shires have names ending in '-shire', like Yorkshire or Hampshire.
The sheriff's authority extended throughout the shire he governed.

How to Use Shires

in the shire (prepositional phrase): Located within a specific county or historical administrative region. — "The old manor house was located deep in the shire."
shire reeve (collocation): An archaic term for a sheriff, the chief executive officer of a shire. — "The shire reeve was responsible for maintaining law and order."

Synonyms of Shires

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