Word Meaning

shire definition and meaning

n. A portion of Great Britain originally under the supervision of an earl; a territorial division, usually identical with a county, but sometimes limited to a smaller district; as, Wiltshire, Yorkshire, Richmondshire, Hallamshire.
n. A division of a State, embracing several contiguous townships; a county.

Crossword clues for shire

- Council area
- Council district
- County
- hobbit territory
- Local council area