shrieval
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English
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[edit]Adjective
[edit]shrieval (not comparable)
- 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, [...]