shire

/ˈʃaɪər/
/ʃaɪə/
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Other forms: shires

Definitions of shire
  1. noun
    a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county
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    type of:
    administrative district, administrative division, territorial division
    a district defined for administrative purposes
  2. noun
    British breed of large heavy draft horse
    synonyms: shire horse
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    type of:
    draft horse, draught horse, dray horse
    horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
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