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Devonshire
DEHV-uhn-shuh
Devonshire (name) means the formal name for Devon, a county in southwest England, also a title held by the Dukes of Devonshire. Example: “The Duke of Devonshire owns Chatsworth House.”
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The formal name for Devon, a county in southwest England, also a title held by the Dukes of Devonshire.
"The Duke of Devonshire owns Chatsworth House."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Devonshires
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Etymology
From Old English Defenasċīr, equivalent to Devon plus -shire.
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What does “Devonshire” mean?
The word “Devonshire” means the formal name for Devon, a county in southwest England, also a title held by the Dukes of Devonshire.
How do you pronounce “Devonshire”?
“Devonshire” is pronounced DEHV-uhn-shuh (/ˈdɛv.ən.ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Devonshire” in a sentence?
Here is “Devonshire” used in a sentence: “The Duke of Devonshire owns Chatsworth House.”
What part of speech is “Devonshire”?
“Devonshire” is a name.
