Shire
noun
A historic county located in the United Kingdom.
She lives in the shire of Warwickshire.
Often appears as...
- shire horse
- shire county
noun
A division of land, especially in Australia.
He is the mayor of our shire.
Often appears as...
- shire council
- shire town
noun
A breed of large strong horses, originally from England.
Shire is a type of horse which is known for its size and strength.
Often appears as...
- shire horse
- shire stallion
noun
An area or region in J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world, home to the hobbits.
In 'The Lord of the Rings', the Shire is a place where hobbits live.
Often appears as...
- hobbit shire
- shire folk
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A historic county located in the United Kingdom.
She lives in the shire of Warwickshire.
Often appears as...
- shire horse
- shire county
noun
A division of land, especially in Australia.
He is the mayor of our shire.
Often appears as...
- shire council
- shire town
noun
A breed of large strong horses, originally from England.
Shire is a type of horse which is known for its size and strength.
Often appears as...
- shire horse
- shire stallion
noun
An area or region in J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world, home to the hobbits.
In 'The Lord of the Rings', the Shire is a place where hobbits live.
Often appears as...
- hobbit shire
- shire folk
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Significance
Understanding 'shire' implies recognizing historic English administrative regions still influencing today's cultural identity.
The customs of her shire date back centuries.
Pro Tip 2/2Pronunciation Variation
Different UK regions may pronounce 'shire' slightly differently, with nuances in accent and speed.
He pronounced it 'shyah' as is common in his shire.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Significance
Understanding 'shire' implies recognizing historic English administrative regions still influencing today's cultural identity.
The customs of her shire date back centuries.
Pro Tip 2/2Pronunciation Variation
Different UK regions may pronounce 'shire' slightly differently, with nuances in accent and speed.
He pronounced it 'shyah' as is common in his shire.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Significance
Understanding 'shire' implies recognizing historic English administrative regions still influencing today's cultural identity.
The customs of her shire date back centuries.
Pro Tip 2/2Pronunciation Variation
Different UK regions may pronounce 'shire' slightly differently, with nuances in accent and speed.
He pronounced it 'shyah' as is common in his shire.
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Maneaters of Malawi PIPE...
Africa along the lake that bears its name flowing south the waters of the shire river used for fishing farming and often for drinking the river is the source of life for many villagers but
Video examples
Maneaters of Malawi PIPE...
Africa along the lake that bears its name flowing south the waters of the shire river used for fishing farming and often for drinking the river is the source of life for many villagers but
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