Cheshire

Type Region & Political Subdivision
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ʃə/(British English) /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ʃəɹ/(American English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Shortened form of Chestershire, a combination of Chester and shire.

Related Names

RootsCeaster + scir
Other Languages & CulturesCestrescir(Anglo-Saxon)
Surname DescendantCheshire(English)

Categories

ceremonial English counties, cheeses, historic English counties
Entry updated April 23, 2024