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Where does the shire come from?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/9/2023

England

The word derives from 'scir' in Germanic languages meaning giving power to an official. In England from 900AD areas of the kingdom formed separate 'shires', which are now known as 'counties'. The senior official was called the 'reeve' or 'shire-reeve', which was shortened to 'sheriff".

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∙ 13y ago

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