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hamp·shire I. \ˈham(p)ˌshi(ə)r, ˈhaam-, -ˌshiə, -_shə(r)\ noun Etymology: from Hampshire, England 1. usually capitalized : an American breed of black, white-belted swine with white forelegs, rather long head, and straight face 2. -s often capitalized : an animal of the Hampshire breed II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Hampshire, England : of or from Hampshire, England : of the kind or style prevalent in Hampshire III. noun also hampshire down \| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷|dau̇n\ Etymology: Hampshire (II) 1. usually capitalized H&D : a British breed of medium-wooled mutton-type sheep that are large, thick-fleshed, and hornless and have dark faces and legs 2. -s usually capitalized H, often capitalized D : a sheep of the Hampshire breed |