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What is another word for Stewartry?

Pronunciation: [stjˈuːɔːtɹi] (IPA)

Stewartry is a well-known term that refers to a Scottish county or district that is governed by a steward. However, there are some synonyms for this word that are not commonly used but may be useful to know. Firstly, "stewardship" is a word that can be used to describe the act of governing a district. Secondly, "shire" is a common term that can be substituted for "Stewartry" when referring to a Scottish county or district. Thirdly, "administrative division" is a broader term that can include Stewartries, counties, or districts and is often used interchangeably with Stewartry in government circles.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Stewartry

2. This fortress is situated in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, upon an island about two acres in extent, formed by the river Dee.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
For fifty years since there was nae lad like Walter Skirving cam into Dumfries High Street frae Stewartry or frae Shire.
"The Lilac Sunbonnet"
S.R. Crockett
In March of the same year we find him again joining in local politics, and writing electioneering ballads for Heron of Heron, the Whig candidate for the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, against the nominee of the Earl of Galloway, against whom and his family Burns seems to have harboured some peculiar enmity.
"Robert Burns"
Principal Shairp

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