sheriff
Translation
sheriff
Examples
The sheriff arrested the bank robber.
The sheriff arrested the bank robber.
She was appointed High Sheriff of the county.
She was appointed High Sheriff of the county.
Grammar Patterns
((sheriff)) a law-enforcement officer The sheriff is a respected figure in the town.
Similar Words
police officer, marshal, constable
Etymology
From Old English 'scīrgerēfa', from 'scīr' (shire) + 'gerēfa' (reeve, a local official).
Memory Tips
Picture a Wild West movie with a lawman wearing a star-shaped badge.