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Definitions for Yorkshire
ˈyɔrk ʃɪər, -ʃəryork·shire

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Yorkshirenoun

    a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

Wiktionary

  1. Yorkshirenoun

    Shorter name for Yorkshire pudding.

  2. Yorkshirenoun

    England's largest county. Situated in the north-east England; divided into three ridings, (North, West and East, and The City Of York. Since 1974 for administration purposes local government has used different divisions.

  3. Etymology: From York + shire.

Wikipedia

  1. Yorkshire

    Yorkshire ( YORK-shər, -⁠shihər; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county in northern England and the largest by area size in the United Kingdom. Because of its large area in comparison with other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographic territory and cultural region.The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Within the borders of the historic county of Yorkshire are large stretches of countryside, including the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Peak District national parks. Yorkshire has been nicknamed "God's Own Country" by its people.The emblem of Yorkshire is the White Rose of the English royal House of York, and the most commonly used flag representative of Yorkshire is the white rose on a blue field which, after nearly fifty years of use, was recognised by the Flag Institute on 29 July 2008. Yorkshire Day, held annually on 1 August, is a celebration of the general culture of Yorkshire, ranging from its history to its dialect.Yorkshire is covered by different Government Office Regions. Most of the county falls within Yorkshire and the Humber while the extreme northern part of the county, such as Middlesbrough, Redcar, Holwick and Startforth, falls within North East England. Small areas in the west of the county are covered by the North West England region.

ChatGPT

  1. yorkshire

    Yorkshire, also known as the County of York, is a historic county in Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. It is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes including moors and dales, and cultural heritage such as York Minster, Yorkshire pudding, and the Bronte sisters. The county is divided into four parts - North, South, West, and East Riding. The city of York, renowned for its ancient Roman walls and York Minster, is a prominent landmark in this region.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Yorkshirenoun

    a county in the north of England

Wikidata

  1. Yorkshire

    Yorkshire is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration, such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire. Within the borders of the historic county of Yorkshire are areas which are widely considered to be among the greenest in England, due to the vast stretches of unspoiled countryside in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors and to the open aspect of some of the major cities. Yorkshire has sometimes been nicknamed "God's Own County". The emblem of Yorkshire is the white rose of the English royal House of York, and the most commonly used flag representative of Yorkshire is the White Rose on a dark blue background, which after years of use, was recognised by the Flag Institute on 29 July 2008. Yorkshire Day, held on 1 August, is a celebration of the general culture of Yorkshire, ranging from its history to its own dialect.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Yorkshire

    the largest county in England, is divided into three Ridings (i. e. thirdings or thirds) for administrative purposes, North, East, and West, with a fourth called the Ainsty, under the jurisdiction of the Lord Mayor and aldermen of York; of these the West is the wealthiest and the most populous; contains a large coal-field, and is the centre of the woollen manufacture of the county; the East being mainly agricultural, with iron-works and shipbuilding-works; and the North mainly pastoral, with industries connected with mining and shipping. Leeds (q. v.) is the largest town.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. yorkshire

    The largest county of England, is situated in its northern part. The history of the county in early times may be mainly read in that of its chief city. In the troublous times which preceded the Conquest, many battles were fought against the invading Danes, and generally with success. At Stamford Brig, a few miles from York, Harold, the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings, defeated the united Danish and Norwegian armies, three weeks before he fell before the Normans on the fatal field of Hastings. Among the more notable events of later history, may be named the battle of Wakefield, where the Duke of York was defeated by Queen Margaret in 1460; the battle of Towton Field, near Tadcaster, fought on Palm-Sunday in 1461, the most sanguinary conflict of the bitter war between the rival Roses; and that of Marston Moor, which gave the final blow to the falling fortunes of Charles I. Since that time, with slight exceptions, its history has been one of peace and prosperity.

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    Rank popularity for the word 'Yorkshire' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1019

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Yorkshire in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Yorkshire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Yorkshire in a Sentence

  1. Mark Gee:

    The North Yorkshire police said that he was found by a wildlife photographer who noticed Harvey waving at her from a distance. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP This is fantastic news that Harry has been found safe and well, i want to thank all the search volunteers for their time, as well as Gamekeepers, estate owners, farmers and local residents for their help and understanding. Thanks also to the Tan Hill, who looked after the volunteers and Mr. Harveys family.

  2. Mike Romano:

    The east coast of Yorkshire is known as the Dinosaur Coast for very good reasons, although these different types do not necessarily represent the same number of different dinosaurs, they do indicate a diverse ecosystem of animals including both carnivores and herbivores that roamed the Jurassic coastal plain and (river) complex some 160-175 million years ago. The prints also allow us to interpret their behaviour. Thus, we have records of walking, running and swimming dinosaurs.

  3. Gudrun Carlisle:

    In nine or twelve months( refugee children) are speaking English fluently with little Yorkshire accents, which is lovely to see.

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