berkshire
n. uncountablen. a county in southern England known for its rolling hills and historic villages. It is also the name of a famous American investment company.
n. a historic county in South East England, noted for its rural landscape and association with the House of Windsor. In finance, it refers to a major multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States.
We drove through the beautiful countryside of Berkshire.
The royal family often spends their summer holidays at their estate in Berkshire.
Berkshire Hathaway's unique corporate structure has made it a model for long-term value investing and decentralized management.
From Middle English Barrokschire, Berchesire, Barrokshyre, Berrucsire, from Old English Bearrocsċīr. The first element is possibly from Proto-Brythonic barrọg, perhaps meaning “hilly” (compare barros (“hill, peak, top”)) + Old English sċīr (“shire, county”).