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Berkshire

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Berkshire

Former county of south-central England; from April 1998 split into six unitary authorities: West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham and Bracknell Forest.

Berkshire

Breed of domestic pig named for Berkshire, England, where it evolved from strains of differing origin and type. Berkshires are of medium size and mainly black in colour, with white on the face, legs, and tail-tip. They are used for pork production in many countries.



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A short time ago, I was favored with a flying visit from my young friend Eustace Bright, whom I had not before met with since quitting the breezy mountains of Berkshire.
Tanglewood Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
You've heard of the Pusey horn, which King Canute gave to the Puseys of that day, and which the gallant old squire, lately gone to his rest (whom Berkshire freeholders turned out of last Parliament, to their eternal disgrace, for voting according to his conscience), used to bring out on high days, holidays, and bonfire nights.
Tom Brown's Schooldays by Hughes, Thomas View in context
This uncle was Thomas Melville, president of the Berkshire Agricultural Society, and a successful gentleman farmer.
Typee by Melville, Herman View in context
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