eyre

¹ American  

[air] / ɛər /

noun

Old English Law.

1. a circuit made by an itinerant judge justice in eyre in medieval England.

2. a county court held by a justice in eyre.

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Eyre ² American  

[air] / ɛər /

noun

1. Lake, a shallow salt lake in S South Australia. 3,430 sq. mi. (8,885 sq. km).

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Eyre ¹ British  

/ ɛə /

noun

1. Edward John. 1815–1901, British explorer and colonial administrator. He was governor of Jamaica (1864–66) until his authorization of 400 executions to suppress an uprising led to his recall

2. Sir Richard. born 1943, British theatre director: director of the Royal National Theatre (1988–97)

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eyre ² British  

/ ɛə /

noun

1. any of the circuit courts held in each shire from 1176 until the late 13th century

2. the justices travelling on circuit and presiding over such courts

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Eyre ³ British  

/ ɛə /

noun

1. a shallow salt lake or salt flat in NE central South Australia, about 11 m (35 ft) below sea level, divided into two areas (North and South); it usually contains little or no water. Maximum area: 9600 sq km (3700 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of eyre

1250–1300; Middle English eyre < Anglo-French; Old French erre, derivative of errer to journey; err

Example Sentences

“We’re not seeing it, and we’re unlikely to see it,” said Alan Eyre, a Farsi-speaking former diplomat who served on the U.S. nuclear negotiating team with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dr Anne Eyre, director of the Centre for Collective Trauma, believes that for some living in Soham, having Huntley back in the headlines will be deeply upsetting.

From BBC

Eyre says trauma can be passed on through generations, which may help to explain why people in Soham still do not speak to the media 24 years on.

From BBC

Emily's sister Charlotte also wrote "Jane Eyre" here, another classic of English literature.

From Barron's

As a reader, I’m more of a “Jane Eyre” girl than a “Wuthering Heights” girl.

From Los Angeles Times