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Derbyshire

DAH-bih-shuh

Derbyshire (name) means a county in the East Midlands of England, known for the Peak District. Example: “They went hiking in Derbyshire over the bank holiday.”

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A county in the East Midlands of England, known for the Peak District.

"They went hiking in Derbyshire over the bank holiday."

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Derbyschire, from late Old English Dēorbȳsċīr; equivalent to Derby + -shire.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Derbyshire

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Derbyshire” mean?

The word “Derbyshire” means a county in the East Midlands of England, known for the Peak District.

How do you pronounce “Derbyshire”?

“Derbyshire” is pronounced DAH-bih-shuh (/ˈdɑː(ɹ).bɪ.ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “Derbyshire” in a sentence?

Here is “Derbyshire” used in a sentence: “They went hiking in Derbyshire over the bank holiday.”

What part of speech is “Derbyshire”?

“Derbyshire” is a name.

Is “Derbyshire” a common word?

“Derbyshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.