shire

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shire

A black shire horse pulls a wooden cart through a country lane.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county: A territorial division in England, historically used for local government, similar in function and size to a county. Many modern English counties retain "shire" in their names.
    • British breed of large heavy draft horse: A powerful horse breed originally developed in the English shires, known for its great size and strength, used historically for farm work and pulling heavy loads.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Administrative District):
    • Yorkshire is a famous historic shire in northern England.
    • The law was applied differently across the various shires.
  • Noun (Horse Breed):
    • The farmer used a team of shires to plow the field.
    • Shires are among the tallest and strongest of all horse breeds.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Shires": A term often used to refer collectively to the rural counties of central England, particularly those associated with fox hunting and a traditional, pastoral way of life.
    • He moved from London to enjoy the quiet life in the Shires.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shire horse (n): The full name for the draft horse breed.
    • The shire horse is a gentle giant.
  • Shire town (n, historical): The main town of a shire, often where the county court was held.
  • Shire-reeve (n, historical): An old term for a sheriff, the royal official in charge of a shire.
Synonyms
  • County: A territorial division for local government (for the administrative meaning).
  • Draft horse: A horse bred for heavy labor (for the breed meaning). Specific synonyms include Clydesdale (another draft breed).
Related Phrases
  • Shire county: A modern administrative term in England for a non-metropolitan county that is typically larger and more rural.
    • Oxfordshire is a shire county.
Related Idioms
  • : To originate from or embody the conservative, rural values associated with the English countryside.
    • His accent and manner marked him as a man from the Shires.
shire

A black shire horse pulls a wooden cart through a country lane.

Noun
  1. British breed of large heavy draft horse
  2. a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

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