English Explanatory Dictionary

sheriffdom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The regions in which a sheriff has authority.
  2. The office, or period of office, of a sheriff.

Word forms

sheriffdom sheriffdoms

Etymology

From sheriff + -dom.

Synonyms

sheriffalty shrievalty
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