Etymology

Shelburne County

Shel·burne Coun·ty

Today it means: A county in Nova Scotia, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

The county is named after William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne (1737 - 1805).

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1784 A county in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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