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Uncommon
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
This is inherited from Middle English Derbyschire, from late Old English Dēorbȳsċīr; it is equivalent to Derby + -shire.
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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.
