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Sheriffry vs Sheriff - What's the difference?

sheriffry | sheriff | Derived terms |

Sheriffry is a derived term of sheriff.

sheriffry

Not English

Sheriffry has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'sheriffry':

shrubbery, scarproof

sheriff

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British, except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders and other duties.
  • (Scotland) A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
  • (US) A police officer, usually the chief of police for a county or other district.

    • Alternative forms

    * shrieve (obsolete)

    Derived terms

    * sheriffalty * sheriffdom * sheriffry * sheriffship * sheriffwick

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To carry out the duties of a sheriff
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