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Definitions for Eyre

[1] a circuit made by an itinerant judge (justice in eyre) in medieval England.
[2] a county court held by a justice in eyre.
[3] Lake, a shallow salt lake in S South Australia. 3430 sq. mi. (8885 sq. km).
[4] any of the circuit courts held in each shire from 1176 until the late 13th century
[5] justices in eyre the justices travelling on circuit and presiding over such courts
[6] 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)
[7] 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
[8] Sir Richard. born 1943, British theatre director: director of the Royal National Theatre (1988–97)

Words nearby Eyre

eyewinker, eyewitness, eyne, eyot, eyra, eyre, eyre peninsula, eyrie, eyrir, eysenck, eysk

Origin of Eyre

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

Word origin for Eyre

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