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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."

Word forms

Devonshires plural

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Etymology

From Old English Defenasċīr, equivalent to Devon + -shire.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Devonshire

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Frequently asked questions

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.