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Shire en · NOUN

Etymology

English and Irish surname, from shire.

Meanings

1. A breed of draught horse; an individual of this breed.
   • This estate kept a stable of Shires for the heavier work.
   • The Shire was a favorite on this estate.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
Shires	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Coordinates

Suffolk · Clydesdale

wikidata: Q40728

Shire en · PROPN

Etymology

English and Irish surname, from shire.

Meanings

1. A surname.
2. A placename.
3. (with the) A placename. ▸ A river in Malawi and Mozambique

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
Shires	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Translations (3)

yao Lusulo lwa Shire class 11 (river) · ny Shire (river) · ny Mtsinje wa Shire (river)

wikidata: Q2279579 · wikidata: Q18331631