undersheriff

English

Etymology

under- +‎ sheriff

Noun

undersheriff (plural undersheriffs)

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

Related terms

undershrievalty

Translations

deputy sheriff; second in command to a sheriff

Irish: foshirriam m

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