sheriff

sher-iff · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    [US]An elected law enforcement officer responsible for a county.

  2. 2.

    [UK]A ceremonial officer of a county or city.

  3. 3.

    [historical]The chief executive officer of the Crown in a county.

Forms

plural: sheriffs

Related words

See also: deputy, marshal, police
Synonyms: lawman, marshal

Etymology

From Old English scirgerefa, from scir ("shire") + gerefa ("reeve, official").