counties

We have found lemma(root) word of counties : county.

Definitions


[ˈkaʊnti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a territorial division of some countries, forming the chief unit of local administration
(e.g: one of the most attractive towns in the county)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French conte, from Latin comitatus, from comes, comit- (see count). The word seems first to have denoted a periodical meeting held to transact shire business




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