shrieval

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɹiːvəl/

Adjective

shrieval (not comparable)

1. Relating to a sheriff.

   A case of shrieval corruption eventually led to the sheriff facing criminal charges.

   • 1682, [John Dryden], The Medall. A Satyre Against Sedition. […], Edinburgh: [s.n.], →OCLC, page 1:

     The Word, pronounc'd aloud by Shrieval voice, / Latamur which, in Poliſh, is rejoice, [...]

Related terms

• shrieve

Anagrams

• lavisher