historic county

noun — 4 senses

historic county

noun
1

Historical Any of the subdivisions of England established for administration by the Normans.

2

Historical Any of various areas in Ireland, separate from the counties corporate, that existed in some of the larger towns and cities.

3

Historical Any of the principal local government divisions of Scotland until 1975.

4

Historical Any of the ancient subdivisions of Wales.

Related terms
preserved county

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