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scyra

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A quick definition of scyra:

Term: SCYRA

Definition: Scyra is an old word that means "county" or "shire". It was used a long time ago to refer to a specific area of land and the people who lived there. So, when someone said "scyra", they were talking about a place and the people who called it home.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Scyra (pronounced shy-rə) is a word that comes from Law Latin and means "shire." It has two meanings:

  1. A county
  2. The people who live in a county

Examples:

  • The county of Sussex was once known as the Scyra of Sussex.
  • The Scyra of Kent were known for their skilled craftsmen.

These examples show how the word "scyra" was used in the past to refer to a county and its inhabitants. The first example tells us that Sussex was once called the Scyra of Sussex, which means it was known as a county. The second example tells us that the people who lived in Kent were known for their skilled craftsmen, and were therefore referred to as the Scyra of Kent.

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