Cotswold

American

[kots-wohld, -wuhld] / ˈkɒts woʊld, -wəld /

noun

one of an English breed of large sheep having coarse, long wool.

Cotswold British

/ -wəld, ˈkɒtsˌwəʊld /

noun

a breed of sheep with long wool that originated in the Cotswolds. It is believed to be one of the oldest breeds in the world

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Etymology

Origin of Cotswold

Named after the Cotswolds, where the breed originated

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Cotswold

Worthington's comments come after Sir David and Lady Victoria lodged an application to West Oxfordshire District Council to update the landscaping on their Cotswold property and install lighting around its pond.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

The listing, which is held by Andrew Barnes and Marcus O’Brien of Sotheby’s International Realty, touts the property’s many positive attributes, including its “43 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside.”

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026

Prior to Clarkson's meeting with Cotswold District Council, he had a meeting at Shire Hall with Gloucestershire County Council, who said it was "pro-business and pro-tourism" and appeared generally supportive of his plans.

From BBC ● May 28, 2025

After attending a pre-planning application meeting, he criticised Cotswold District Council and said it seemed "worried" he would make the pub a success.

From BBC ● May 28, 2025

The Cotswold is beginning to look more like a house and less like a ruin.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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