"Berwickshire" meaning in English

See Berwickshire in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Berwick + -shire; Berwick-upon-Tweed was part of Scotland at the time of the county's formation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Berwick|shire}} Berwick + -shire Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Berwickshire
  1. A lieutenancy area and historical county of the Scottish Borders council area, Scotland. Wikipedia link: Berwickshire Categories (place): Places in Scotland, Places in the Scottish Borders, Scotland

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