Northamptonshire

[ nawr-thamp-tuh n-sheer, -sher, nawrth-hamp- ]

/ nɔrˈθæmp tənˌʃɪər, -ʃər, nɔrθˈhæmp- /

noun

a county in central England. 914 sq. mi. (2365 sq. km).

Also called Northampton.

Example sentences from the Web for northamptonshire

He intended to pass through Gotham, a village in Northamptonshire, but the inhabitants placed some difficulties in his way.

History of English Humour, Vol. 1 (of 2) |Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange
Can any Northamptonshire reader of "N. & Q." say between whom, and when, this duel took place?

Notes and Queries, Number 195, July 23, 1853 |Various
The 58th (Northamptonshire) live in these parts; so Singapur is quite safe, you see.

From Sea to Sea |Rudyard Kipling
These three places are in Northamptonshire; the latter is now the seat of the Duke of Grafton.

The Privy Purse Expenses of King Henry VIII from November MDXXIX, to December MDXXXII |Nicholas Harris Nicolas

The name, I believe, is still common at Finedon in Northamptonshire.

Notes and Queries, Number 189, June 11, 1853 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

/ (nɔːˈθæmptənˌʃɪə, -ʃə, nɔːθˈhæmp-) /

noun

a county of central England: agriculture, food processing, engineering, and footwear industries. Administrative centre: Northampton. Pop: 642 700 (2003 est). Area: 2367 sq km (914 sq miles) Abbreviation: Northants

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