Bedfordshire

[ bed-ferd-sheer, -sher ]

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noun

Bedfordshire

/ -ʃə; ˈbɛdfədˌʃɪə /

a county of S central England, administered since 2009 by the unitary authorities of Bedford and Central Bedfordshire: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the south: the geographical county includes Luton, which became a separate unitary authority in 1997. Area (excluding Luton): 1192 sq km (460 sq miles) Beds

In the year 1772 he obtained the rectory of Hockliffe in Bedfordshire, the first cure of souls he ever had.

High Sheriff of Bedfordshire—visited many county and town jails.

She was born on the last day of May, 1441, at a large manor in Bedfordshire.

Yet a few months, and the quiet village of Toddington, in Bedfordshire, witnessed a still sadder funeral.

We have seen how in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire the sokemen have fared ill; but still some are left there.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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