Hampteschire

Middle English

Alternative forms

• Hampschire, Hamptschire, Hamptshyre

Etymology

From late Old English Hamtesċīr, from earlier Hāmtūnsċīr; compare Hampton (“Southampton”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈham(p)t(ə)ˌʃiːr(ə)/, /ˈhampˌʃiːr(ə)/

Proper noun

Hampteschire

1. Hampshire (a county of southern England)

Descendants

• English: Hampshire; Hamptonshire (remodelled after Southhampton or Old English Hāmtūnsċir)