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The word "county" only came into use after the Norman invasion of 1066. Before that time "shire" was used, they mean the same thing.
The "shire reeve" was the local nobleman's officer in charge of keeping the laws enforced, this was corrupted into "sheriff".
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How do you use the word shire in a sentence?
He lived in a small shire in the countryside.
What is the past tense of shire?
'Shire' is a noun, it doesn't have a past tense.
What is a sentence with the word shire?
The hobbits lived in the peaceful Shire, surrounded by rolling green hills and cozy hobbit-holes.
What counties in GA will marry you in the court house?
In Georgia, most counties allow you to get married at the courthouse. Some popular counties include Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton. However, it's always best to check with the specific county courthouse for their marriage license and ceremony requirements.
Which states allow cities or counties to levy income and sales tax?
States such as Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and California allow cities or counties to levy income and sales tax. The authority for local governments to impose these taxes can vary by state and is subject to state laws and regulations.
Why is a shire horse called a shire horse?
The shire horse is named a shire horse because it originated in the shire counties of England.
Which places in the UK end in 'shire'?
Counties. The UK is divided into counties for local government. A county is controlled by a county council, but plenty of large cities now have their own city council. Most counties end with 'shire', such as Warwickshire (named after Warwick), Oxfordshire (named after Oxford) and Leicestershire (named after Leicester), but plenty don't, such as Kent, Essex and Cumbria. Shire and county originally meant much the same thing, shire being a Saxon word and county coming in with the Normans. However, the in the modern world there are differing meanings of 'county' depending on whether you are talking geographically or administratively.
How many Shire areas were there in Scotland?
This depends on your definition of a Shire. There are currently 32 Counties/Shires in Scotland. However, only 26 of these end with the suffix "shire". I have found no evidence to suggest that any old Shires have been lost; there is only evidence of division of Shires.
Is the Shire horse from France?
No, it orginates in the U.K. Fen counties.
When did Shire of Albany end?
Shire of Albany ended in 1998.
When did Shire of Cambooya end?
Shire of Cambooya ended in 2008.
Where is the hobbit living?
Hobbits are originally from 'The Shire'. Bilbo is from Bag end, in the shire
What is Bilbo's home called?
He lived in Bag End, which was in Hobbiton in the Shire.
Where is the village of Contin located?
The Village of Contin is located in the highlands of Scotland at the County of Ross (Ross-Shire). In Gaelic language, the meaning of Contin is Cunndainn. Ross-Shire is bordered by 4 counties.
Why do places in the UK end with shire?
A shire is an administrative area. The name originates from controlling royal official known as a 'shire reeve' or sheriff. Seen as archaic.
Is the word shrine synonymous and interchangeable with the word county when referring to counties in Ireland?
No. You may be thinking of "shire" which is common in England.
When did Inverness-shire - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Inverness-shire - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1918.
