What does SHIRE mean?

Here is the information on "shire": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A county in England.
• A rural district in Scotland.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃaɪr/
• UK: /ʃaɪər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shire" comes from the Old English word "scīr," which means a district or administrative area. It is commonly used in England and Scotland to refer to a specific county or rural district. The term is also used in the names of various places around the world, such as New Hampshire and Yorkshire.

Synonyms:

• County
• District
• Region

Related Words:

• Hires
• Rishi
• Shier
• Shire
• Shirr

Example Sentences:

• She was born and raised in a small village in the shire of Yorkshire.
• The shire of Sussex is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks.
• The town is located in the rural shire of Aberdeenshire in Scotland.