Shelburne

American

[shel-burn] / ˈʃɛl bɜrn /

noun

William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne. William Petty Fizmaurice Lansdowne.

Shelburne British

/ ˈʃɛlbɜːn /

noun

2nd Earl of, title of William Petty Fitzmaurice, also called (from 1784) 1st Marquess of Lansdowne. 1737–1805, British statesman; prime minister (1782–83)

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Ballmer told Shelburne that Aspiration offered more than Intuit for dome naming rights, and a Clippers spokesman confirmed that account.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

In Shelburne County, another wildfire, the largest recorded wildfire in the province’s history, is continuing to burn out of control.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

No rain was reported Friday morning in Shelburne County, where there was concern about thunderstorms producing lightning strikes in the afternoon.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

As of Thursday morning, Nova Scotia officials said the massive fire in Shelburne County in the south of the province is still burning.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2023

“Let’s ride our bikes over to the park,” I say as we bump down Shelburne Road.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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