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Historians do, however, agree the origin of the word ;sheriff; evolved from two Saxon words: ;Scyre;, the Saxon word for county and the word ;Reve; the Saxon word for keeper. The pronunciation of the two words evolved into the modern word ;sheriff;;
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The word shire-reeve eventually became the modern word for sheriff (the keeper, or chief, of the county). ... In the year 871, under King Alfred the Great, the Sheriff was responsible for maintaining law and order within his own county.
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www.hcky.org/hcso/History/origin_of_sheriff.htm
www.hcky.org/hcso/History/origin_of_sheriff.htm
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The origin of the Sheriff is traceable to the Office of Sheriff and Constable of early English history. The Sheriff is one of the oldest political offices in England and the United States.
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www.co.suffolk.ny.us/sheriff/history.html
www.co.suffolk.ny.us/sheriff/history.html
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When anyone mentions the word Sheriff, the first thing that comes to his or her mind is the western frontier “ Sheriff “ who was crucial in settling our western frontier. ... The Office of High Sheriff began some 1300 years ago, in the country that we now know as England. This Office continues today as it has for over...
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www.co.currituck.nc.us/sheriff-office-origin.cfm
www.co.currituck.nc.us/sheriff-office-origin.cfm
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View the Sheriff family crest and history. Discover the Sheriff family history for the Sheriff Origin. What is the origin of the name Sheriff. ... The name Sheriff is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a person who held ... Origin Displayed: English;
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www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/sheriff-family-crest.htm
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Use sheriff in a Sentence ... See web results for sheriff ... Origin of sheriff...
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dictionary.reference.com/browse/sheriff
dictionary.reference.com/browse/sheriff
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Origin of office: The office of sheriff is an ancient one, dating back to at least the time of Alfred, King of England, and the holder thereof has always been the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace in his shire or county.
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We at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have committed ourselves to law enforcement excellence through cooperative efforts between the citizens of Hamilton County and ourselves. We seek justice and an enhanced quality of life for all members of our community regardless of age, race, creed or national origin.
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www.hcsheriff.gov/
www.hcsheriff.gov/
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Retired Sheriff Registration ... Sheriff Registration ... Macoupin County Sheriff's Department reports (The Telegraph) (11/30/2009)
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www.ilsheriff.org/
www.ilsheriff.org/
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