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Meanings of high sheriff in English

Russian
главный шериф

Ceremonial officer of a county in England, Wales or Northern Ireland; or the chief sheriff in some U.S. states.

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главный шериф
Usage of high sheriff in English
1
He was high sheriff, and rode in a golden coach.
Vanity Fair
2
In 1841, he was chosen high sheriff of Somerset County.
Forty Years in South China: The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talma...
3
The high sheriff wants to have some words with you.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction
4
Griffith Hampden, high sheriff of Buckinghamshire, entertained Elizabeth with great magnificence at his seat.
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1
5
Much as he's wanting to be, the new high sheriff ain't in them other three's league.
Serena
6
Her father worked in the cattle export trade and was the last elected high sheriff of Dublin.
The Irish Times
7
The high sheriff sat opposite to them, his chaplain by his side, in his gown and bands.
The Channings: A Story
8
His jerkin was trimmed with gold lace, which he gave to Sir Richard Pecksal, the high sheriff.
Fox's Book of Martyrs / Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, a...
9
As for my good friend Radbard, he was high sheriff before long, and that he is yet.
Havelok the Dane: A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln
10
He was deputy lieutenant of Kent in 1992 and high sheriff in 2001.
The Guardian
11
The man who entered wore a gold badge-anda gold badge marks the high sheriff of a county.
When Egypt Went Broke: A Novel
12
Looks to be the high sheriff's.
Serena
13
That a new high sheriff should be annually appointed for each county by the votes of the freeholders; 3.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 / (From Barbaro...
14
The title of ealdorman came in time to eorl, or erl, and that of high reeve to high sheriff.
The Commonwealth of Oceana
15
When he came to Jamestown it was to find the high sheriff waiting for him by the Governor's orders.
Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Begin...
16
He's the high sheriff now.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm / His Plight and other Plights
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