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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Shrivalty, n. (Late alternative to S(c)hirefs(c)hip n., after e.m.E. shreualtee the office or dignity of sheriff (1502).) —1681 Fountainhall Decis. I 158.
The shrivalty, or sheriffship of Fife
