Herefordshire

//ˈhɛ.ɹə.fəd.ʃə(ɹ)// name

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  1. 1
    A ceremonial county and unitary authority in the West Midlands of England, bordered by Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, Radnorshire and Brecknockshire.

Etymology

From Middle English Herefordschire, from late Old English Herefordsċīr; equivalent to Hereford + -shire.

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hereford and worcester

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