xerife

Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) sheriff title used by Moorish princes who claimed to be descendants of Muhammad
 * 2) sheriff title used by Muslims who visited Muhammad's temple three times

Etymology 2
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Noun

 * 1) sheriff magistrate in some counties in England and in certain towns in Western American countries
 * 2) sheriff official vested with police power in rural counties in the United States