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Denbighshire

[ den-bee-sheer, -sher ]

noun

  1. a county in northern Wales. 326 sq. mi. (844 sq. km).


Denbighshire

/ ˈdɛnbɪˌʃɪə; -ʃə /

noun

  1. a county of N Wales: split between Clwyd and Gwynedd in 1974; reinstated with different boundaries in 1996: borders the Irish Sea, with the Cambrian Mountains in the south: chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Ruthin. Pop: 94 900 (2003 est). Area: 844 sq km (327 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Denbighshire1

From Welsh Dinbych + shire ( def )
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Example Sentences

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Emergency services were called to the A541 near the Downing Arms Inn in Bodfari, Denbighshire at about 19:45 BST on Wednesday.

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Vivid colours of the Northern Lights seen in Denbighshire on Tuesday night.

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In north Wales, firefighters have been dealing with a large wildfire in the Carrog area near Corwen, Denbighshire, which can be seen for many miles.

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Although the exact route has not been confirmed, he said he hoped it would pass through Denbighshire to showcase the county.

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He used to be a cycling instructor for Denbighshire council but is now training to become a PE teacher.

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