Save Type Political Subdivision & Region Usage English Pronounced Pron. ˈbɛdfərdʃɪər, ˈbɛdfərdʃər [key] Meaning & History From Old English Bedanfordscir, meaning the shire or county of Bedford, itself meaning "Beda's river crossing".Bedfordshire is a ceremonial and historic county in the east of England.
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