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Shire Definition & Meaning

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

"Shire" in song lyrics

See how shire is used in real songs:

  • "Blaze streets of rugs of fire this rap shire"
    Saukrates — Action Remix
  • "actress shire"
    AOL — AOL
  • "david shire"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with shire

Usage tips for "shire"

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Frequently asked questions

What does shire mean?
a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county British breed of large heavy draft horse
What part of speech is shire?
Shire is a noun.
How many definitions does shire have?
Shire has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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