noun
Meaning 1
The area of jurisdiction of a sheriff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sheriffdom, shirewick
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
sheriffwick
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noun
Meaning 2
The position or office of a sheriff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sheriffalty, sheriffdom, sheriffhood, shrievalty
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Middle English shirevewyk; equivalent to sheriff + wick.