Sherif

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The name has no etymological connection with the English term sheriff, which comes from the Old English word scīrgerefa, meaning "shire-reeve", the local reeve (enforcement agent) of the king in the shire (county).[2]

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Van Arendonk, C.; Graham, W.A. (1960–2007). "Sharīf". In Bearman, P. J.; Bianquis, Th.; Bosworth, C. E.; van Donzel, E.; Heinrichs, W. P. (eds.). Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com.

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