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eyre

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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.

Eyre

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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

eyre

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noun

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

Eyre

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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)

Eyre

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EyreEdward John18151901MBritishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorerPOLITICS: colonial administrator 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
EyreSir Richard1943MBritishTHEATRE: theatre director Sir Richard. born 1943, British theatre director: director of the Royal National Theatre (1988–97)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of eyre¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of eyre¹

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

Origin of eyre²

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

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And a spot beneath the famous road was used as a location in the BBC's 2006 adaptation of Jane Eyre, starring Ruth Wilson.

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She also played Mrs Fairfax in 1996's Jane Eyre, and her range went far beyond the classics in films like Dennis the Menace, Last Action Hero and 101 Dalmatians.

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Chief executive of British Equestrian, Jim Eyre, said the welfare and ethical treatment of horses "has always been a priority".

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Another resident, Emma Eyre, said the smell was "absolutely vile".

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The Eyre Peninsula is known for its wild, untamed beaches and phenomenal surf breaks, and despite being challenging to access and navigate, it is an alluring spot for surfers.

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