Legal Definitions - scyra

Definition: Scyra (pronounced shy-rə) is a word that comes from Law Latin and means "shire." It has two meanings:

1. A county
2. The people who live in a county

Examples:

• The county of Sussex was once known as the Scyra of Sussex.
• The Scyra of Kent were known for their skilled craftsmen.

These examples show how the word "scyra" was used in the past to refer to a county and its inhabitants. The first example tells us that Sussex was once called the Scyra of Sussex, which means it was known as a county. The second example tells us that the people who lived in Kent were known for their skilled craftsmen, and were therefore referred to as the Scyra of Kent.