eyre

[ air ]

/ ɛər /

noun Old English Law.

a circuit made by an itinerant judge (justice in eyre ) in medieval England.

a county court held by a justice in eyre.

Origin of eyre

1250–1300; Middle English eyre<Anglo-French; Old French erre, derivative of errer to journey; see err

Words nearby eyre

eyewinker, eyewitness, eye worm, eyot, eyra, eyre, Eyre Peninsula, eyrie, eyrir, Eysenck, Eysk

Definition for eyre (2 of 2)

Eyre

[ air ]

/ ɛər /

noun

Lake, a shallow salt lake in S South Australia. 3,430 sq. mi. (8,885 sq. km).

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Example sentences from the Web for eyre

According to Eyre, the portrayal of the Vidal character in Terre Haute has drifted away from mere caricature.
On Stage as Gore Vidal|Nicholas Wapshott|January 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Eyre thinks that having a link to actual events is good for luring people into the theater, but it is of little value otherwise.
On Stage as Gore Vidal|Nicholas Wapshott|January 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Eyre has long abandoned trying to base his portrayal of the Vidal character on Vidal himself.
On Stage as Gore Vidal|Nicholas Wapshott|January 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
At first Eyre did research on the events on which the play is based.
On Stage as Gore Vidal|Nicholas Wapshott|January 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Two out of the three horses he took with him broke down, and with great difficulty he succeeded in rejoining Eyre.
Explorations in Australia|John Forrest
Nor are we helped by the case to which attention was called in your columns some time since by Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode.
Letters To "The Times" Upon War And Neutrality (1881-1920)|Thomas Erskine Holland
It was necessary to watch the horses lest they should ramble too far, and Eyre kept the first watch.
The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work|Ernest Favenc
He purchased in 1770 from Mr. Eyre a share in the King's Patent as a printer.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
The remainder of that dreadful night was passed by Mr. Eyre, in watching the horses.
Far Off|Favell Lee Mortimer

British Dictionary definitions for eyre (1 of 3)

eyre

/ (ɛə) /

noun English legal history

any of the circuit courts held in each shire from 1176 until the late 13th century

justices in eyre the justices travelling on circuit and presiding over such courts

Word Origin for eyre

C13: from Old French erre journey, from errer to travel, from Latin errāre to wander

British Dictionary definitions for eyre (2 of 3)

Eyre¹

/ (ɛə) /

noun

Lake Eyre a shallow salt lake or salt flat in NE central South Australia, about 11 m (35 ft) below sea level, divided into two areas (North and South); it usually contains little or no water. Maximum area: 9600 sq km (3700 sq miles)

Word Origin for Eyre

C19: named after Edward John Eyre (1815–1901), British explorer and colonial administrator

British Dictionary definitions for eyre (3 of 3)

Eyre²

/ (ɛə) /

noun

Edward John. 1815–1901, British explorer and colonial administrator. He was governor of Jamaica (1864–66) until his authorization of 400 executions to suppress an uprising led to his recall

Sir Richard. born 1943, British theatre director: director of the Royal National Theatre (1988–97)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	eyre
释义	eyre [ air ] / ɛər / noun Old English Law. a circuit made by an itinerant judge (justice in eyre ) in medieval England. a county court held by a justice in eyre. Origin of eyre 1250–1300; Middle English eyre<Anglo-French; Old French erre, derivative of errer to journey; see err Words nearby eyre eyewinker, eyewitness, eye worm, eyot, eyra, eyre, Eyre Peninsula, eyrie, eyrir, Eysenck, Eysk Definition for eyre (2 of 2) Eyre [ air ] / ɛər / noun Lake, a shallow salt lake in S South Australia. 3,430 sq. mi. (8,885 sq. km). Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for eyre According to Eyre, the portrayal of the Vidal character in Terre Haute has drifted away from mere caricature. On Stage as Gore Vidal\|Nicholas Wapshott\|January 11, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Eyre thinks that having a link to actual events is good for luring people into the theater, but it is of little value otherwise. On Stage as Gore Vidal\|Nicholas Wapshott\|January 11, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Eyre has long abandoned trying to base his portrayal of the Vidal character on Vidal himself. On Stage as Gore Vidal\|Nicholas Wapshott\|January 11, 2009\|DAILY BEAST At first Eyre did research on the events on which the play is based. On Stage as Gore Vidal\|Nicholas Wapshott\|January 11, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Two out of the three horses he took with him broke down, and with great difficulty he succeeded in rejoining Eyre. Explorations in Australia\|John Forrest Nor are we helped by the case to which attention was called in your columns some time since by Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode. Letters To "The Times" Upon War And Neutrality (1881-1920)\|Thomas Erskine Holland It was necessary to watch the horses lest they should ramble too far, and Eyre kept the first watch. The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work\|Ernest Favenc He purchased in 1770 from Mr. Eyre a share in the King's Patent as a printer. Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)\|Edward Gibbon The remainder of that dreadful night was passed by Mr. Eyre, in watching the horses. Far Off\|Favell Lee Mortimer British Dictionary definitions for eyre (1 of 3) eyre / (ɛə) / noun English legal history any of the circuit courts held in each shire from 1176 until the late 13th century justices in eyre the justices travelling on circuit and presiding over such courts Word Origin for eyre C13: from Old French erre journey, from errer to travel, from Latin errāre to wander British Dictionary definitions for eyre (2 of 3) Eyre¹ / (ɛə) / noun Lake Eyre a shallow salt lake or salt flat in NE central South Australia, about 11 m (35 ft) below sea level, divided into two areas (North and South); it usually contains little or no water. Maximum area: 9600 sq km (3700 sq miles) Word Origin for Eyre C19: named after Edward John Eyre (1815–1901), British explorer and colonial administrator British Dictionary definitions for eyre (3 of 3) Eyre² / (ɛə) / noun Edward John. 1815–1901, British explorer and colonial administrator. He was governor of Jamaica (1864–66) until his authorization of 400 executions to suppress an uprising led to his recall Sir Richard. born 1943, British theatre director: director of the Royal National Theatre (1988–97) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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