high sheriff en · NOUN
Meanings
- A ceremonial officer associated with a county of England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
- The chief of a number of paid sheriffs in U.S. states who outranks and commands the others in their court-related functions.
- An official who provides administrative services to the supreme and provincial courts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| high sheriffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |