Hampteschire

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From late Old English Hamtesċīr, from earlier Hāmtūnsċīr; compare Hampton (“Southampton”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈham(p)t(ə)ˌʃiːr(ə)/, /ˈhampˌʃiːr(ə)/

Proper noun

Hampteschire

  1. Hampshire (a county of southern England)

Descendants

  • English: Hampshire; Hamptonshire (remodelled after Southhampton or Old English Hāmtūnsċir)
  • → Old French: Hamtesire
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