shrieval

English

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɹiːvəl/

Adjective

shrieval (not comparable)

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

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