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sheriff

Syllabification: (sher·iff)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHerif/

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Definition of sheriff

noun

  • (in the US) an elected officer in a county who is responsible for keeping the peace.
  • (also high sheriff) (in England and Wales) the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having various administrative and judicial functions.
  • an honorary officer elected annually in some English towns.
  • (in Scotland) a judge.

Derivatives

sheriffdom

Pronunciation: /-dəm/

noun

Origin:

Old English scīrgerēfa (see shire, reeve1)

Spell sheriff with one r and a double f.

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