a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
"The historic boundaries of Yorkshire were redrawn when the large county was split into three smaller administrative areas in 1974."
A Yorkshire pudding.
"The traditional Sunday dinner included roast beef, mashed potatoes, and a golden Yorkshire pudding served alongside."
England's largest county. Situated in the north-east England; divided into three ridings, (North, West and East, and The City Of York). Since 1974 for administration purposes local government has used different divisions.
"Yorkshire remains England's largest historic county, famously divided into its traditional North, West, and East Ridings along with the city of York."
From Middle English Yorkschire; equivalent to York ("English city") + shire. Displaced native cognate Middle English Everwich schire, from Old English Eoforwīcsċīr.