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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Berk•shire (bûrk′shēr, -shər; Brit. bärk′shēr, -shər),USA pronunciation n. - Place NamesAlso called Berks (bûrks;
[Brit.]bärks). a county in S England. 658,300;
485 sq. mi. (1255 sq. km). - Animal Husbandryone of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.
- Rail Transporta steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck. See table under Whyte classification.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Berkshire /ˈbɑːkʃɪə -ʃə/ n - a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq km (486 sq miles)
Abbreviation: Berks - a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points
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