County — Coun ty (koun t[y^]), n.; pl. {Counties} ( t[i^]z). [F. comt[ e], fr. LL. comitatus. See {Count}.] 1. An earldom; the domain of a count or earl. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A circuit or particular portion of a state or kingdom, separated from the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
County — Not to be confused with Country. For other uses, see County (disambiguation). A county is a jurisdiction of local government in certain modern nations. Historically in mainland Europe, the original French term, comté, and its equivalents in other … Wikipedia
county — I. noun (plural counties) Etymology: Middle English counte, from Anglo French cunté, counté, from Medieval Latin comitatus, from Late Latin, office of a count, from comit , comes count more at count Date: 14th century 1. the domain of a count 2.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
County police — are the police of a county in the United States, Sweden and England (formerly in Scotland and Wales). Contents 1 Sweden 2 United Kingdom 3 United States … Wikipedia
County Donegal — Contae Dhún na nGall Coontie Dunnygal / Coontie Dinnygal Coat of arms … Wikipedia
County borough — Category Borough Location England and Wales and Ireland Found in Counties Created by Local Government Act 1888 Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 … Wikipedia
County Armagh — Contae Ard Mhacha Coontie Airmagh / Armagh Coat of arms … Wikipedia
County Kildare — Contae Chill Dara Coat of arms Motto … Wikipedia
County Limerick — Contae Luimneach Coat of arms … Wikipedia
County Laois — Contae Laoise Coat of arms Motto: I bp … Wikipedia
County Wexford — Contae Loch Garman Coat of arms … Wikipedia
