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noun
The administrative town of a county in Ireland or the United Kingdom.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A similar type of town in China.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the town or city that is the seat of government for a shire
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: shire town
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Broader terms: seat
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