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单词 shrieval
释义

Definition of shrieval in English:

shrieval

adjective ˈʃriːv(ə)lˈSHrēvəl
historical
  • Relating to a sheriff.

    〈主史〉郡长的;行政司法长官的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Since large sums were often paid for shrieval office, we may guess that the profit was good, and there is evidence of various types of extortion.
    • In the late twelfth century, however, Cornwall was brought within the English shrieval system; and subsequently the king's justices on eyre operated as effectively in this county as in any other.
    • Home's tenure as sheriff of Berwick in 1599 was less noteworthy, and demonstrated his difficulty in balancing shrieval duties with his active court life at that time.
    • Not surprisingly, Justice of the Peaces (JPs) themselves felt that the proposals had not been justified and it did not make sense to pay shrieval salaries for work the JPs currently do voluntarily.

Origin

Late 17th century: from shrieve, obsolete variant of sheriff.

Rhymes

coeval, evil, Khedival, medieval, primeval, retrieval, upheaval

Definition of shrieval in US English:

shrieval

adjectiveˈSHrēvəl
historical
  • Relating to a sheriff.

    〈主史〉郡长的;行政司法长官的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Home's tenure as sheriff of Berwick in 1599 was less noteworthy, and demonstrated his difficulty in balancing shrieval duties with his active court life at that time.
    • In the late twelfth century, however, Cornwall was brought within the English shrieval system; and subsequently the king's justices on eyre operated as effectively in this county as in any other.
    • Not surprisingly, Justice of the Peaces (JPs) themselves felt that the proposals had not been justified and it did not make sense to pay shrieval salaries for work the JPs currently do voluntarily.
    • Since large sums were often paid for shrieval office, we may guess that the profit was good, and there is evidence of various types of extortion.

Origin

Late 17th century: from shrieve, obsolete variant of sheriff.

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