Shelburne

American

[shel-burn] / ˈʃɛl bɜrn /

noun

William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne. William Petty Fizmaurice Lansdowne.

Shelburne British

/ ˈʃɛlbɜːn /

noun

2nd Earl of, title of William Petty Fitzmaurice, also called (from 1784) 1st Marquess of Lansdowne. 1737–1805, British statesman; prime minister (1782–83)

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As her reporting deepened, Shelburne zoomed in on a central theme: the powerful lure of the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024

The fires in Shelburne County, which have been burning since Sunday, have forced more than 5,000 people from their homes and cottages, 50 of which have been consumed by flames.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

No rain was reported Friday morning in Shelburne County, where there was concern about thunderstorms producing lightning strikes in the afternoon.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

As of Thursday morning, Nova Scotia officials said the massive fire in Shelburne County in the south of the province is still burning.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2023

“Let’s ride our bikes over to the park,” I say as we bump down Shelburne Road.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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