"Forfarshire" meaning in English

See Forfarshire in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Forfar + -shire. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Forfar|shire}} Forfar + -shire Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Forfarshire
  1. The official name for Angus, a historical county of Scotland, from the 18th century until 1928. The name still survives locally; e.g. Forfarshire Cricket Club. Wikipedia link: Forfarshire Categories (place): Places in Scotland
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