by Captain Happy Pants May 13, 2005

a county, staffordshire, yorkshire, lincolnshire, its also the name of a big work pony, called the shyre oss or shire horse or just shire pony, counties in the former english colonies are also called shires
by paul hinton December 28, 2005

by Jimmypacksheat July 11, 2011

by bert October 30, 2003

Affectionate and Core word for the beautiful area of countryside and villages in South-East Leicestershire and bordering on Northamptonshire which runs from Kibworth in the North West, down via Medbourne and Ashley in the South East and round to the hub, Market Harborough in the South West. Particular beauty spots are The Lane, The Climbing Bridge and the Neville garden.
"What bliss - we are off up to the Shire this weekend"
"Thought I might go out in the Shire this weekend"
"Thought I might go out in the Shire this weekend"
by Julia July 11, 2003

The area of land extending from the borders of South Woodford up to Epping, incorperating Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Chigwell and a whole lotta forest
by Anonymous March 15, 2003

by psikappadaddy August 8, 2006
