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Hampshire

HAMP-sheer

Hampshire (noun) means a county in southern England. Example: “They rented a cottage in Hampshire for the summer.”

noun
1
A county in southern England.
"They rented a cottage in Hampshire for the summer."
2
A breed of domestic pig with a black body and a distinctive white band around its middle.
"The farm keeps a small herd of Hampshire pigs."

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Hampshires plural

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Etymology

From Old English Hāmtūnscīr, meaning "the shire of Southampton" — combining the town's old name with the word for a county.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hampshire” mean?

The word “Hampshire” means a county in southern England.

How do you pronounce “Hampshire”?

“Hampshire” is pronounced HAMP-sheer (/ˈhæmpʃɪɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hampshire” in a sentence?

Here is “Hampshire” used in a sentence: “They rented a cottage in Hampshire for the summer.”

What part of speech is “Hampshire”?

“Hampshire” is a noun.

Where does the word “Hampshire” come from?

The word “Hampshire” comes from Old English. From Old English Hāmtūnscīr, meaning "the shire of Southampton" — combining the town's old name with the word for a county.

Is “Hampshire” a common word?

“Hampshire” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Hampshire” have?

“Hampshire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a county in southern England.

What is the difference between Hampshire and New Hampshire?

Hampshire is a county on the south coast of England, while New Hampshire is a state in the northeastern United States that was named after the English county. They are unrelated in administration; they simply share the name.

What is a Hampshire pig?

A Hampshire is a breed of domestic pig recognized by its black body and a distinctive white band around its middle. The breed shares its name with the English county.

What is the abbreviation for Hampshire?

Hampshire is traditionally abbreviated as Hants, a shortening used in postal addresses and county listings. The unusual abbreviation preserves an older form of the county's name.

What are the main places in Hampshire?

Hampshire's best-known settlements include Southampton, Portsmouth, and Winchester, its historic county town. The county lies on England's south coast.

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