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Lincolnshire
LIHNG-kuhn-sheer
Lincolnshire (name) means a county in eastern England, bordering the North Sea and several neighbouring counties. Example: “Lincolnshire is known for its flat farmland and its sausages.”
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A county in eastern England, bordering the North Sea and several neighbouring counties.
"Lincolnshire is known for its flat farmland and its sausages."
How to use Lincolnshire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English county named after its main city, Lincoln.
Common pairings
lincolnshire sausage
lincolnshire fens
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Etymology
From Old English Lincolnesċīr, meaning the "shire" (administrative county) built around the city of Lincoln.
Rhymes for Lincolnshire
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What does “Lincolnshire” mean?
The word “Lincolnshire” means a county in eastern England, bordering the North Sea and several neighbouring counties. In plain terms, an English county named after its main city, Lincoln.
How do you pronounce “Lincolnshire”?
“Lincolnshire” is pronounced LIHNG-kuhn-sheer (/ˈlɪŋkənʃəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lincolnshire” in a sentence?
Here is “Lincolnshire” used in a sentence: “Lincolnshire is known for its flat farmland and its sausages.”
What part of speech is “Lincolnshire”?
“Lincolnshire” is a name.
Where does the word “Lincolnshire” come from?
The word “Lincolnshire” comes from Old English. From Old English Lincolnesċīr, meaning the "shire" (administrative county) built around the city of Lincoln.
Is “Lincolnshire” a common word?
“Lincolnshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
