shrievalty

noun

Meaning

The office, jurisdiction, or tenure of a sheriff

Etymology / origin

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Related words

shrivalty(English)sheriffalty(English)sheriffdom(English)sheriffship(English)sheriffhood(English)undershrievalty(English)sheriffry(English)undersheriffship(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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