"shrievalty" meaning in All languages combined

See shrievalty on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: shrievalties [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} shrievalty (plural shrievalties)
  1. The office, jurisdiction, or tenure of a sheriff Synonyms: sheriffalty, sheriffdom

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