First Known Use: 1681
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shrieval
adjective shrie·val \ˈshrē-vəl, especially Southern ˈsrē-\
Definition of SHRIEVAL
chiefly British : of or relating to a sheriff
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Origin of SHRIEVAL
obsolete shrieve sheriff, from Middle English shirreve — more at sheriff
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