Hampshire

noun Hamp·shire \ˈham(p)-ˌshir, -shər\

Definition of HAMPSHIRE

: any of a British breed of large hornless black-faced mutton-producing sheep —called also Hampshire Down

: any of an American breed of black white-belted swine

Hampshire, England

First Known Use: 1918

geographical name Hamp·shire \ˈhamp-ˌshir, -shər\

county S England on English Channel ∗ Winchester area 1509 square miles (3908 square kilometers), pop 1,511,900

Hamp·shire or Hants \ˈhants\

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