Definitions
1.noun(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
2.nounA judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
3.nounA government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in his county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.
4.verbTo carry out the duties of a sheriff