Worcestershire
[woo s-ter-sheer, -sher]
- a former county in W central England, now part of Hereford and Worcester.
- Worcestershire sauce.
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Examples from the Web for worcestershire
Contemporary Examples
Place the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce in a food processor.
In a saucepan, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemons, and bay leaves.
Add the shrimp stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.
In a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to make the cocktail sauce.
Historical Examples
Queen Elizabeth's virginal is still preserved at Worcestershire.
How the Piano Came to BeEllye Howell Glover
She said to Nataly: 'Our place in Worcestershire is about half the size, if as much.
One of Our Conquerors, CompleteGeorge Meredith
A teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce is a help to this curry.
The Khaki Kook BookMary Kennedy Core
Her disappearance was a nine days' wonder in Worcestershire.
Captain Bayley's Heir:G. A. Henty
There is an hour-glass stand in Bishampton Church, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire
- a county of W central England, formerly (1974–98) part of Hereford and Worcester. Administrative centre: Worcester. Pop: 549 300 (2003 est). Area: 1742 sq km (674 sq miles)
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