The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sheriffalty
Sheriffalty \Sher"iff*al*ty\, Sheriffdom \Sher"iff*dom\, Sheriffry \Sher"iff*ry\, Sheriffship \Sher"iff*ship\, Sheriffwick \Sher"iff*wick\, n. The office or jurisdiction of sheriff. See Shrievalty.
Usage examples of "sheriffalty".
I am familiar with all the routine business of the sheriffalty, and I am ready and willing and anxious to-give all the information that can be of any benefit to you, and to do any and everything in my power to make your term of office as pleasant and profitable as it can be made.