undersheriff

noun

Meaning

In certain jurisdictions, a deputy sheriff; second in command to a sheriff.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

deputy(English)subsheriff(English)sheriff(English)sheriff-substitute(English)undersheriffship(English)undershrievalty(English)sherriff(English)sheriff-depute(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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