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• Sustantivo que designa una antigua división administrativa de Inglaterra, equivalente a un condado, o una raza británica de caballos grandes de tiro pesado.

A noun referring to a former administrative district of England, equivalent to a county, or a British breed of large heavy draft horse.

1. B2formalbritish

   A former administrative district in England, equivalent to a county.

   condado (división administrativa)

   • Yorkshire is the largest shire in England.
   • He grew up in a quiet shire in the Midlands.
   • The shire system was used for local governance for centuries.

   Sinónimoscounty

2. Breed of horseB2formalbritish

   A British breed of large, heavy draft horse, known for its strength and gentle temperament.

   Caballo shire

   • The shire horse is often used for pulling heavy loads.
   • She owns a beautiful black shire named Duke.
   • Shire horses are famous for their feathered legs and calm nature.