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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › YorkshireYorkshire - Wikipedia

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   Yorkshire (/ ˈjɔːrkʃər, - ʃɪər / YORK-shər, -⁠sheer) is an area of Northern England which was historically a county. [1] Despite no longer being used for administration, Yorkshire retains a strong regional identity. [2] The county was named after its original county town, the city of York.

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › yorkshireYorkshire | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Yorkshire definition: 1. an area of northern England that includes the counties (= areas with their own local government…. Learn more.

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4. yorkshiredictionary.york.ac.ukYorkshire Historical Dictionary

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   The Yorkshire Historical Dictionary is a collection of over 4,000 words, tracking the development of regional language in Yorkshire.

5. the-yorkshireman.com › yorkshire-words-their-origins10 Yorkshire Words & Their Origins - The Yorkshireman

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   Jul 7, 2022 · 10 Of The Most Yorkshire Words & Phrases And Their Origins. Yorkshire is a fascinating language and to those who don’t understand it, there may seem like we’ve just picked out words from the sky to replace the English language (which may be the case in certain circumstances).

6. www.britannica.com › place › Yorkshire-former-countyYorkshire | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Yorkshire, historic county of England, in the north-central part of the country between the Pennines and the North Sea. Yorkshire is England’s largest historical county. Because of its long history, Yorkshire also has a wealth of historic architecture.

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › yorkshireYORKSHIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. a historic county of N England: the largest English county, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings.

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   What is the meaning of Yorkshire in English?

   • Yorkshire is a historic county of N England in British English, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings.

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   Is Yorkshire a county?

   • Yorkshire (/ ˈjɔːrkʃər, - ʃɪər / YORK-shər, -sheer) is an area of Northern England which was historically a county. [ 1 ] Despite no longer being used for administration, Yorkshire retains a strong regional identity. [ 2 ] The county was named after its original county town, the city of York.

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   Is Yorkshire a language?

   • Yorkshire is a fascinating language and to those who don’t understand it, there may seem like we’ve just picked out words from the sky to replace the English language (which may be the case in certain circumstances). Still, there is an origin in certain words and phrases, and we’ve picked some of the most common for your reading pleasure.

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   Why was Yorkshire important to England?

   • Yorkshire served as a defensive stronghold against Scottish raids from the north. After the population losses of the Black Death during the 14th century, much of Yorkshire’s cropland was converted to sheep pasture to produce what was then England’s most important export, wool.

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   When did Yorkshire become a ceremonial county?

   • The current ceremonial county boundaries were adopted at the time of the 1996 reforms, with a new ceremonial county called East Riding of Yorkshire created covering the parts of the abolished Humberside north of the Humber, whilst the parts of Cleveland south of the River Tees were added to North Yorkshire for ceremonial purposes.

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   What is the emblem of Yorkshire?

   • The emblem of Yorkshire is a white rose, which was originally the heraldic badge of the British royal House of York. The county is sometimes referred to as "God's own country". [ 6 ] Yorkshire is represented in sport by Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Yorkshire Rugby Football Union.

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9. www.oed.com › dictionary › yorkshire_nYorkshire, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   Factsheet. What does the noun Yorkshire mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun Yorkshire, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Yorkshire has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.