shire
The origin and history of shire.
Etymology
From Old English sċīr, meaning an administrative district under an official, related to a root meaning "to care for" or "to oversee."
The origin and history of shire.
From Old English sċīr, meaning an administrative district under an official, related to a root meaning "to care for" or "to oversee."
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