Derbyshire

[ dur-bee-sheer, -sher; British dahr-bi-sheer, -sher ]

/ ˈdɜr biˌʃɪər, -ʃər; British ˈdɑr bɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in central England. 1060 sq. mi. (2630 sq. km).

Also called Derby.

Example sentences from the Web for derbyshire

Is National Review getting better or worse by exiling Sailer and Derbyshire?

Today's Question: Fire John Derbyshire? |David Frum |May 22, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
A name taken from a hill-top, but sometimes referring to the unrelated Derbyshire Peak.

The Romance of Names |Ernest Weekley
But I'm feeart'(the old Derbyshire word slipped out unawares)'he'll not stay in the country.

The History of David Grieve |Mrs. Humphry Ward
The Peak District in Derbyshire we omitted for the same reason—a previous visit.

British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car |Thomas D. Murphy

Now, after I had had some service in these parts, I went through Derbyshire into my own county.

George Fox |George Fox
At Melbourne in Derbyshire there is an enormous vase some seven or eight feet high in a very rococo style.

Leadwork |W. R. Lethaby

British Dictionary definitions for derbyshire

Derbyshire

/ (ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə) /

noun

a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

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