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Meaning:

Noun:

  • British ''excl.'' Scotland (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders and other duties.
  • Scotland A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
  • US A police officer, usually the chief of police for a county or other district.

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