sheriff

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈʃɛrɪf/ or /ˈʃɛrəf/

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Noun

Singular sheriff

Plural sheriffs

1. (countable) A sheriff is a law enforcement officer who serves as the chief law enforcement official for his county.
2. (countable) A sheriff is a kind of judge in Scotland.