Worcestershire

[woo s-ter-sheer, -sher]

noun

a former county in W central England, now part of Hereford and Worcester.
Worcestershire sauce.

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Contemporary Examples of worcestershire

Place the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce in a food processor.
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Lydia Brownlow
July 15, 2011
In a saucepan, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemons, and bay leaves.
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Emeril Lagasse
May 12, 2011
Add the shrimp stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Emeril Lagasse
May 12, 2011
In a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to make the cocktail sauce.
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April 22, 2011

Historical Examples of worcestershire

Queen Elizabeth's virginal is still preserved at Worcestershire.
How the Piano Came to Be
Ellye Howell Glover
She said to Nataly: 'Our place in Worcestershire is about half the size, if as much.
One of Our Conquerors, Complete
George Meredith
A teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce is a help to this curry.
The Khaki Kook Book
Mary 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.
Notes and Queries, Number 221, January 21, 1854
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British Dictionary definitions for worcestershire

Worcestershire

noun

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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