English · Word Candidate

Berkshire

/ˈbɑːk.ʃə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Berkshires

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A breed of pig from Berkshire county.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A steam locomotive of the 2-8-4 wheel arrangement.

Noun

Examples

Erie, always an interesting road to watch, fortified itself in the late '20's with the largest roster of Berkshires in the land, and these engines were easily able to sustain the road until dieselization …

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Berkshire” mean?

A breed of pig from Berkshire county.

Is “Berkshire” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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