Sherriff

[ sher-if ]

noun

1. Robert Cedric, 1896–1975, English playwright and novelist.

Sherriff

/ ˈʃɛrɪf /

noun

1. SherriffR(obert) C(edric)18961975MBritishTHEATRE: dramatistFILMS AND TV: writer R ( obert ) C ( edric ). 1896–1975, British dramatist and film writer, best known for his play of World War I Journey's End (1928). His film scripts include Goodbye Mr. Chips (1936) and The Dam Busters (1955)

Example Sentences

The Sherriff’s Department declined an interview request and did not respond to questions in writing.

From Voice of San Diego

And Sherriff and baby Agnes had passed the 21 days incubation period, proving they had not contracted Ebola.

From The Daily Beast

He knowd the men ez stopped the courts las' week wouldn' be afeard o' stoppin a sherriff.

From Project Gutenberg

Daniel Brewster, he felt, would have beamed upon a son-in-law like Roscoe Sherriff.

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Despite the eulogies which Sherriff had uttered concerning Peter, he found his doubts increasing.

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Roscoe Sherriff was pacing the lobby of the hotel nervously, carrying a small hand-bag.

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The conduct of Sinclair at the battle of Sherriff Muir was not inconsistent with his former life.

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