I. ˈhər-fərd sometimes ˈher-ə- noun
Etymology: Hereford former county in England
Date: 1805
: any of a breed of hardy red-coated beef cattle of English origin with white faces and markings
II. ˈher-ə-fərd, US also ˈhər-fərd geographical name
1. or Her·e·ford·shire -ˌshir, -shər county W England on Welsh border
2. town W England in Herefordshire population 49,800