sheriff

Meanings

• A law enforcement officer responsible for maintaining peace and order in a specified area.

  - "In the Old West, the sheriff was responsible for upholding the law in his town."
  - "In modern times, the sheriff's duties may include patrolling the streets, responding to emergency calls, and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sheriff
sheriff , grief , relief , chief , belief , siege , pledge , edge , creed , need , deed , feed , seed , speed , spread

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. sheriff
   

2. sheariff
   

3. sheriff's
   

4. sheriffs
   

5. sheriffs's
   

6. sheriffs'
   

7. sheriffs''
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sheriff that leads to same result
sheriff , sheriffdom , sheriffdoms , sheriffs , High Sheriff

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

sheriff (noun), sheriffed (verb past tense), sheriffing (verb present participle), sheriffs (noun plural), sheriffed (adjective past participle)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'sheriff' originated from the Old English words 'scir' meaning 'bright, clear' and 'gefaian' meaning 'keeper, guardian'. Therefore, a sheriff was originally a 'bright, clear keeper or guardian' of the peace and order in a specified area.

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Culture

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In literature, the sheriff is often portrayed as a wise and just lawman who upholds the law with fairness and integrity. In art, images of the sheriff often depict him as a stern and authoritative figure who commands respect and obedience. In music, the sheriff is often mentioned in songs that deal with themes of law and order, justice, and the struggle between good and evil.

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