Berkshire

Also called Berks [burks; British bahrks] /bɜrks; British bɑrks/ (Show IPA). a county in S England. 485 sq. mi. (1255 sq. km).
one of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.
a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.
a range of low mountains in W Massachusetts: resort region. Highest peak, Mt. Greylock, 3505 feet (1070 meters).
Contemporary Examples

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Historical Examples

Rupert Prince Palatine Eva Scott
Chatterbox, 1906 Various
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 1, Issue 2, December, 1857 Various
They and I Jerome K. Jerome
Woman’s Work in the Civil War Linus Pierpont Brockett

noun
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) Berks
a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points