Cotswold

[kots-wohld, -wuhld]

noun

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

Cotswold

/ -wəld, ˈkɒtsˌwəʊld /

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cotswold¹

Named after the Cotswolds, where the breed originated

Example Sentences

Mr Jones will receive £200 worth of Cotswold Outdoor vouchers, while their seven fellow finalists will each receive a £50 voucher.

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

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But his old Cotswold farm buildings are now too small for modern farming, and he has let them out to Mrs Stead and several other small firms.

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"In partnership with Oxford Cotswold Archaeology, we plan to make these discoveries as accessible to the public as possible."

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Joe Harris, the Liberal Democrat leader of Cotswold District Council, said the mistake was proof "the management of the roads in this county simply isn't good enough".

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