GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found one definition

  1.       
    
    Shrievalty , n. [Contr. from sheriffalty. See Shrieve, n. Sheriff.] The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty.
    1913 Webster

    It was ordained by 28 Edward I that the people shall have election of sheriff in every shire where the shrievalty is not of inheritance.
    Blackstone.

    1913 Webster

Last match results