Renfrew

[ ren-froo ]

/ ˈrɛn fru /

noun

a historic county in SW Scotland.

Also called Ren·frew·shire

[ren-froo-sheer, -sher] /ˈrɛn fruˌʃɪər, -ʃər/.

Example sentences from the Web for renfrewshire

He had acquired the lands of Beltrees in Renfrewshire—a name distinguished in the literature of Scotland during the 17th century.

The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6) |John Knox
Early wedded to the muse, he was selected as the original editor of the "Harp of Renfrewshire."

The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III |Various
He is believed to have had some connection with the family of K. of Ranfurly in Renfrewshire.

A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature |John W. Cousin
The Johnstone coal-field, in Renfrewshire, is both singular and interesting.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure

Seek, and you will find it either in Renfrewshire, or in Utopia, or in the Moon.

Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) |John Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for renfrewshire (1 of 2)

Renfrewshire

/ (ˈrɛnfruːʃɪə, -ʃə) /

noun

a council area of W central Scotland, on the River Clyde W of Glasgow: corresponds to part of the historical county of Renfrewshire; part of Strathclyde region from 1975 to 1996: agricultural and residential, with clothing and manufacturing industries in Paisley. Administrative centre: Paisley. Pop: 170 980 (2003 est). Area: 261 sq km (101 sq miles)

a former county of W central Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde: became part of Strathclyde region in 1975; now covered by the council areas of Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde

British Dictionary definitions for renfrewshire (2 of 2)

Renfrew

/ (ˈrɛnfruː) /

noun

an industrial town in W central Scotland, in Renfrewshire, W of Glasgow. Pop: 20 251 (2001)

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