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undersheriff

noun

Definition of undersheriff

: a sheriff's deputy specifically : one on whom the sheriff's powers devolve by the sheriff's direction or in case of the sherriff's incapacity or a vacancy in the office

History and Etymology for undersheriff

under entry 3 + sheriff

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