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shrieval

Syllabification: (shriev·al)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHrēvəl/
Definition of shrieval

adjective

chiefly historical
  • of or relating to a sheriff.

Origin:

late 17th century: from shrieve, obsolete variant of sheriff

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