Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From shirreve +‎ -hod.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃ(ə)reːv(ə)hɔːd/, /ˈʃ(ə)reːv(ə)hɛːd/

Noun

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shirrevehod (plural shrevehodes)

  1. The position of a sheriff; sheriffhood.

Descendants

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  • English: sheriffhood

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