Hampshire

/ˈhæmpʃɪə(ɹ)/

Hampshire

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Definition

A pig of a domestic breed characterized by erect ears, a black body, and a white band around the middle, covering the front legs.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Hampteschire, from Old English Hāmtūnsċīr. For the development of epenthetic /p/, compare Thompson. The community in Prince Edward Island is named after the county in England. The name was inspired by nearby Wiltshire.