shrieval

American

[shree-vuhl] / ˈʃri vəl /

adjective

of, belonging to, or relating to a sheriff.

shrieval British

/ ˈʃriːvəl /

adjective

of or relating to a sheriff

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Etymology

Origin of shrieval

First recorded in 1670–80; shrieve ¹ + -al ¹

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