undersheriff
nounEtymology From under- + sheriff.
1
In certain jurisdictions, a deputy sheriff; second in command to a sheriff.
- Related terms
- undershrievalty
noun
Etymology From under- + sheriff.
In certain jurisdictions, a deputy sheriff; second in command to a sheriff.
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