(Britain, except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.

To carry out the duties of a sheriff

plural of sheriff

An English surname originating as an occupation.

(UK, law, historical) A sheriff appointed by the sole authority of the Crown, without a nomination by the judges in the exchequer.

plural of pocket-sheriff

(Scotland) The registrar of the Scottish sheriff's court, who has charge of its records.

(Scotland) An officer of the Scottish sheriff court, responsible for serving documents and enforcing court orders within a sheriffdom.

plural of sheriff officer

plural of sheriff clerk