English Explanatory Dictionary

sheriffwick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The area of jurisdiction of a sheriff.
  2. The position or office of a sheriff.

Word forms

sheriffwick sheriffwicks

Etymology

From Middle English shirevewyk; equivalent to sheriff + wick.

Synonyms

sheriffdom shirewick sheriffalty sheriffhood shrievalty
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