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shrieval

/ˈʃɹiːvəl/

shrieval adjective: relating to a sheriff.

Adjective

shrieval (not comparable)

  1. Relating to a sheriff.
    • A case of shrieval corruption eventually led to the sheriff facing criminal charges.
    • The Word, pronounc'd aloud by Shrieval voice, / Latamur which, in Poliſh, is rejoice, [...]1682, [John Dryden], The Medall. A Satyre Against Sedition. […], Edinburgh: [s.n.], →OCLC, page 1

Questions about shrieval

What does shrieval mean?
Shrieval means relating to a sheriff.
What part of speech is shrieval?
Shrieval is an adjective.
How do you pronounce shrieval?
Shrieval is pronounced /ˈʃɹiːvəl/.

Words near shrieval in the dictionary

  1. shriekling
  2. shrieklings
  3. shrieks
  4. shriekt
  5. shrieky
  6. shrieval
  7. shrievalties
  8. shrievalty
  9. shrieve
  10. shrieved
  11. shrieves

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