Definition: The word "Herefordshire" refers to a county in England, located on the borders with Scotland and Wales. It's named after the historic county of Hereford, which was also known as the "Kingdom of Hereford." The county lies along the River Severn, which flows into the North Sea from the south. The word "Herefordshire" is formed by combining two words: herefa (a type of livestock) and hirfe (the place where the livestock are kept). So, herefa means "lofty pasture," and hirfe means "the place where the livestock are kept." In English, "herefordshire" refers to a county in England with a high degree of agricultural fertility and an emphasis on livestock production.