sheriff

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Old English scīrġerēfa, corresponding to shire + reeve.

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  • IPA: /ˈʃɛɹɪf/

[edit] Noun

sheriff (plural sheriffs)

  1. (UK) excl. (Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders and other duties.
  2. (Scotland) A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
  3. (US) A police officer, usually the chief of police for a county or other district.

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[edit] Spanish

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[edit] Etymology

Borrowed from English sheriff.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈ(t)ʃe.ɾif/

[edit] Noun

sheriff m. (plural sheriffs)

  1. sheriff (all senses)

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