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PRONUNCIATION OF PERTHSHIRE

Perthshire  [ˈpɜːθˌʃɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERTHSHIRE

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Perthshire is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PERTHSHIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Perthshire

Perthshire

Perthshire, officially the County of Perth, is a registration county in central Scotland. It extends from Strathmore in the east, to the Pass of Drumochter in the north, Rannoch Moor and Ben Lui in the west, and Aberfoyle in the south. It was a local government county from 1890 to 1930. Perthshire county is a land registration county and extends to 5300 km². Perthshire was known as the "big county" and had a wide variety of landscapes, from the rich agricultural straths in the east, to the high mountains of the southern Highlands.

Definition of Perthshire in the English dictionary

The definition of Perthshire in the dictionary is a county of central Scotland, now part of Perth and Kinross council area.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERTHSHIRE


Bedfordshire
ˈbɛdfədˌʃɪə
Buckinghamshire
ˈbʌkɪŋəmˌʃɪə
Cambridgeshire
ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒˌʃɪə
Derbyshire
ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə
Gloucestershire
ˈɡlɒstəˌʃɪə
Hampshire
ˈhæmpˌʃɪə
Hertfordshire
ˈhɑːtfədˌʃɪə
Lancashire
ˈlæŋkəˌʃɪə
Leicestershire
ˈlɛstəˌʃɪə
Lincolnshire
ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə
Merionethshire
ˌmɛrɪˈɒnɪθˌʃɪə
Monmouthshire
ˈmɒnməθˌʃɪə
Nottinghamshire
ˈnɒtɪŋəmˌʃɪə
Oxfordshire
ˈɒksfədˌʃɪə
Shropshire
ˈʃrɒpˌʃɪə
Staffordshire
ˈstæfədˌʃɪə
Warwickshire
ˈwɒrɪkˌʃɪə
Wigtownshire
ˈwɪɡtənˌʃɪə
Worcestershire
ˈwʊstəˌʃɪə
Yorkshire
ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERTHSHIRE

Perth
Perth and Kinross

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERTHSHIRE

Aberdeenshire
Ayrshire
Berkshire
Carmarthenshire
Central Bedfordshire
Cheshire
Devonshire
Flintshire
Herefordshire
hire
Huntingdonshire
Lanarkshire
New Hampshire
North Yorkshire
Pembrokeshire
Radnorshire
Renfrewshire
shire
South Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
Wiltshire

Synonyms and antonyms of Perthshire in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Perthshire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERTHSHIRE

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The translations of Perthshire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Perthshire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

佩思
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Perthshire
570 millions of speakers

English

Perthshire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Perthshire
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيرثشاير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пертшира
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Perthshire
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Perthshire
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Perthshire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perthshire
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Perthshire
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パースシャー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퍼스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Perthshire
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Perthshire
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெர்த்ஷையர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्थशायर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Perthshire
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Perthshire
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

perthshire
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Пертшир
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Perthshire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Perthshire
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Perthshire
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shire
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Perthshire
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Perthshire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERTHSHIRE»

The term «Perthshire» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.595 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERTHSHIRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Perthshire» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Perthshire» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Perthshire

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERTHSHIRE»

Discover the use of Perthshire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Perthshire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Perthshire
This guide to Perthshire by Peter MacNair was first published in 1912 as part of the Cambridge County Geographies.
Peter MacNair, 2012
2
Jacobites of Perthshire, 1745
Mr. Chamberlayne's transcription of The Vestry Book and Register of Bristol Parish contains the minutes of all vestry meetings from October 30, 1720 to April 18, 1789, except for the period October 28, 1722 through November 11, 1723, and a ...
Frances McDonnell, 1999
3
Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks
Perthshire is at the very heart ofScotland and one of the most popularregions for visitors, offering a variety ofHighland and Lowland landscapes withsome of the most scenic and accessiblecountryside for shorter walks as well asevidence of ...
Paul Webster, Helen Webster, 2009
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Transactions and Proceedings of the Perthshire Society of ...
The Gold and Goldfields of Perthshire. Dr. Lauder Lindsay. January, 1870, Proc., p. 35. Outline of the Geology of Perthshire. Dr. James Geikie. March, 1 881. Proc, p: 18. Among the Trap Dykes of the Almond. Rev. Dr. Milroy. May, 1881. Proc., p ...
Perthshire Society of Natural Science, 1903
5
A Military History of Perthshire, 1660-1902
again assembled for training at Perth, and from that date onwards until 1893 the regiment trained there annually for some weeks. In 1860 flank companies were abolished, it being laid down that in future all the men of a battalion were to be ...
‎1908
6
Morison's Perth & Perthshire register
e*atander M'Laurin of Broicfi isjor-Gt-n. John Murray of Balfracks harles Moir of Leckie i e ut-Col. Robt. M'Gregor Murray of St Cathari ne s 'avid Moncrieffe younger of MoncriOfFe 'avid Martin of Easter Dehhead harles Mercer of Easter Bnnchry ...
‎1809
7
Perthshire in history and legend
Perthshire is one of the most fascinating of Scottish counties and is particlarly rich in tradition and history. This book explores some of the remarkable stories of this ancient land - many appearing in print for the first time.
Archie McKerracher, 2000
8
Atholl and Gowrie, North Perthshire: a historical guide
Both areas are extremely rich in archaeology, and this guide takes in the full range, from neolithic cairns to medieval palaces, from industrial workers' cottages to Roman fortresses.
L. J. Macgregor, Richard D. Oram, Richard Oram, 2000
9
Historic memorials of the Stewarts of Forthergill, ...
Mr Stewart-Robertson, J. P. and D.L. for Perthshire, was captain in the Grenadier Company of the Royal Perthshire Militia from 1805 to 1814, when the regiment was disbanded owing to the Peace. On 18th March 1817 he married (contract ...
Charles Poytnz Stewart, 1879
10
The Geology of Scotland
a locally pebbly quartzite with abundant cross-bedding, can be traced discontinuously northeastwards from its type area to the Central Highlands and Perthshire where it forms a thick and distinctive mappable unit. Farther north it thins rapidly ...
N. H. Trewin, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERTHSHIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Perthshire is used in the context of the following news items.
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DOUNE AND DUNBLANE: Perthshire rider reigns despite the rain
Perthshire rider Amelia England accounted for three championships over the day when her two ponies Rhydspence Ambassador and Plas ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
2
Claims beavers could be to blame for catastrophic flood in Perthshire
BEAVERS have been accused over flash floods that devastated a tiny Perthshire village. The force of last week's deluge in Alyth was so great ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
SSPCA caring for otter made homeless by Perthshire flooding
SSPCA caring for otter made homeless by Perthshire flooding ... following the flooding in Perthshire is being cared for by the Scottish SPCA. «The Courier, Jul 15»
4
Dog dials 999 and calls police to Perthshire B&B
... dialling 999. Police officers raced to a B&B business in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, on Tuesday evening after getting a silent emergency call. «Scotsman, Jul 15»
5
Missing tourist had row with husband before she vanished in …
Susan left her husband at the Moness Resort in Aberfeldy, Perthshire , and was last seen outside the resort on Crieff Road at 7.45pm. «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
6
Stone monuments of Perthshire capture car photographer's eye
A new photography exhibition has opened at the John Muir Trust's Open Space Gallery in Pitlochry which celebrates Neolithic stone structures. «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
7
VIDEO: A morning of misery — Firefighters 'out in force' to tackle …
Firefighters say they have been “out in force” to tackle some of the worst flooding to hit Perthshire in years. The Met Office issued a red alert for ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
8
VisitScotland hails Perthshire for Homecoming Scotland boost
“From culture to food and drink, nature to ancestry, visitors from home and abroad flocked to Perthshire to be part of a very special year in ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
9
VIDEO: 'I've never seen anything like this' — Perthshire hit worst by …
Heavy rain across Courier country has caused difficult driving conditions on the road – and forced the suspension of play at the 144th Open ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
10
Taxi driver left fuming after chancer dodges £109 fare from …
A T in the Park festival -goer fleeced a taxi driver out of over £100 - after hitching a ride from Perthshire to Wishaw. The chancer ran off without ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Perthshire [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/perthshire>. Apr 2024 ».
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