Meaning
In the United States, the chief police officer of a county.
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Word origin
From Old English scirgerefa, the reeve or officer of a shire.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- scirgerefa
- English cognates
- shire
Grammar
Examples
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"Sheriff" is a common word in films about the American West.
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Here the sheriff is the head of the local police.
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A star badge is the sign of a sheriff.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 7: sheriff, customer, rent and 7 more words.