shrieval

[ shree-vuhl ]

adjective

1. of, belonging to, or relating to a sheriff.

shrieval

/ ˈʃriːvəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a sheriff

Word History and Origins

Origin of shrieval¹

First recorded in 1670–80; shrieve ¹ + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Kernite - a mineral - for 100 points Mete - to measure - for 34 points Exordial - a beginning - for 92 points Portage - toll on a bridge - for 76 points Shrieval - relating to a sheriff - for 97 points Valerate - a chemical salt - worth 36 points Coniines - a poisonous alkaloid - worth 98 points Mr Allan started to play Scrabble competitively in 1993.

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