shire
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/ʃaɪr/
/ˈʃaɪə/
GeneralGeography
- 1 kontluk countable
Definition (English)
An old word for a county in Britain, now used mainly in names and stories.
Example Sentences
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The old shire was later divided into several smaller districts.Eski kontluk daha sonra birkaç küçük bölgeye ayrıldı.
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Life in the rural shires moves more slowly than in London.Kırsal kontluklarda hayat Londra'dakinden daha yavaş akar.
Synonyms
Collocations
the Shiresshire countyshire horse