SHERIFF


Meaning of SHERIFF in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sher- ə f

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English shirreve, from Old English sc ī rger ē fa, from sc ī r shire + ger ē fa reeve ― more at SHIRE , REEVE

Date: before 12th century

: an important official of a shire or county charged primarily with judicial duties (as executing the processes and orders of courts and judges)

– sher · iff · dom \ - ə f-d ə m, -t ə m \ noun

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