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“Shire” or “Shyer”

shire / shyer are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

shire sh·AY·r

  • nouna former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county.
  • nounBritish breed of large heavy draft horse.

shyer

  • adjectiveshort.
  • adjectivewary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things.
Usage

Examples in context

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“shire”

  • Wunnamurra Shire was a local government area…
  • …meeting place for the Walloon Shire Council.
  • The Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire Council is Cr.
  • Category:Warrumbungle Shire
  • …is also known as Rosewood Shire Council Branch Office, Rosewood Shire…
  • The Shire is traversed by the Newell
  • Warrumbungle Shire
  • The Warrumbungle Shire has a number of heritage-listed…
  • …early as 1908, the Wunnamurra Shire and the Municipality of Jerilderie…
  • Warrumbungle Shire Council is composed of nine…

“shyer”

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