Cardiganshire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Cardiganshire
From Welsh Ceredigion, derivative of Ceredig ap Cunedda (died 453), a local king + shire ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Missing maps include a malt whisky map of Scotland, and several maps relating to Gogerddan, the principal estate of the old county of Cardiganshire in the 17th century.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
Unexpectedly for him, he was elected Labour MP for Cardiganshire in the 1966 general election.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2021
Almost 98 years ago to the day, he was posted with the Cardiganshire Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery to Bedfordshire to undergo basic training in preparation for their deployment to the Western front.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2013
I have shivered many a happy day on the rain-lashed beaches of lovely Cardiganshire, so named presumably because you have to wear at least two cardigans to stay warm.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 28, 2012
The promontory of Lleyn in Cardiganshire presents a curious resemblance to Cornwall, and as Cornwall has its detached group of islands in Scilly, so Lleyn has its Bardsey.
From Cornwall by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
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