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sheriffs
We have found lemma(root) word of sheriffs : sheriff.
Definitions
[ˈʃɛrɪf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- (in England and Wales) the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having various administrative and judicial functions
- (in Scotland) a judge
- an elected officer in a county, responsible for keeping the peace
- an officer of the Supreme Court who enforces judgements and the execution of writs
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Origin
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Old English scīrgerēfa(see shire, reeve)
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