Clackmannan
[ klak-man-uh n ]
/ klækˈmæn ən /
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noun
a historic county in central Scotland.
Also called Clack·man·nan·shire [klak-man-uh n-sheer, -sher] /klækˈmæn ənˌʃɪər, -ʃər/.
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Examples from the Web for clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire , the smallest county in Scotland, lies between the Ochils and the Forth; rich in minerals, especially coal.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia|Edited by Rev. James WoodAfter obtaining his degree he was for some time employed as a mathematical teacher in the Dollar Academy, Clackmannanshire.
The Canadian Portrait Gallery Volume 3|John Charles DentThe county unites with Clackmannanshire to return one member to parliament.
British Dictionary definitions for clackmannanshire (1 of 2)
Clackmannanshire
/ (klækˈmænənˌʃɪə, -ʃə) /
noun
a council area and historical county of central Scotland; became part of the Central region in 1975 but reinstated as an independent unitary authority in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Alloa. Pop: 47 680 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)
British Dictionary definitions for clackmannanshire (2 of 2)
Clackmannan
/ (klækˈmænən) /
noun
a town in E central Scotland, in Clackmannanshire. Pop: 3450 (2001)
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