noun
Uncommon
Eyre
eh-uhr
Eyre (noun) means Historically, a circuit or journey made by traveling judges in medieval England to hold court in different towns. Example: “The justices in eyre visited the county once every few years.”
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Historically, a circuit or journey made by traveling judges in medieval England to hold court in different towns.
"The justices in eyre visited the county once every few years."
How to use Eyre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical legal term for a traveling judge's circuit through the countryside to hear cases.
When to use it
Now mostly encountered in history books and legal history, not everyday speech.
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Etymology
From Old French erre ("journey, way"), from Latin iter ("a journey, a road") — related to modern words like "itinerant" and "errant."
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What does “Eyre” mean?
The word “Eyre” means historically, a circuit or journey made by traveling judges in medieval England to hold court in different towns. In plain terms, a historical legal term for a traveling judge's circuit through the countryside to hear cases.
How do you pronounce “Eyre”?
“Eyre” is pronounced eh-uhr (/ɛəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eyre” in a sentence?
Here is “Eyre” used in a sentence: “The justices in eyre visited the county once every few years.”
What part of speech is “Eyre”?
“Eyre” is a noun.
Where does the word “Eyre” come from?
The word “Eyre” comes from Latin. From Old French erre ("journey, way"), from Latin iter ("a journey, a road") — related to modern words like "itinerant" and "errant.".
Is “Eyre” a common word?
“Eyre” is an uncommon word in modern English.
