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Hertfordshire
HAHT-fuhd-shuh
Hertfordshire (name) means a county in southeastern England, north of London. Example: “They bought a cottage in Hertfordshire.”
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A county in southeastern England, north of London.
"They bought a cottage in Hertfordshire."
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Etymology
Descended from Middle English Hertfordschire, equivalent to Hertford plus -shire.
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What does “Hertfordshire” mean?
The word “Hertfordshire” means a county in southeastern England, north of London.
How do you pronounce “Hertfordshire”?
“Hertfordshire” is pronounced HAHT-fuhd-shuh (/ˈhɑː(ɹ)t.fəd.ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hertfordshire” in a sentence?
Here is “Hertfordshire” used in a sentence: “They bought a cottage in Hertfordshire.”
What part of speech is “Hertfordshire”?
“Hertfordshire” is a name.
Is “Hertfordshire” a common word?
“Hertfordshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
