undersheriff

[ uhn-der-sher-if ]

/ ˈʌn dərˌʃɛr ɪf /

a sheriff's deputy, especially one on whom the sheriff's duties devolve when the office is vacant.

Origin of undersheriff

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at under-, sheriff

The undersheriff was on his way to town, but on sighting his superior among us, he halted and a conference ensued.

The Outlet |Andy Adams
He employed a deputy or undersheriff, who was an attorney, and clerks.

Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. |S. A. Reilly
No sheriff, undersheriff, or county clerk shall enter any complaints in their books unless the complaining party is present.

Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. |S. A. Reilly
His practice at the bar, and appointment as undersheriff, id.Erasmus visits him and writes the Praise of Folly at his house, 193.

The Oxford Reformers |Frederic Seebohm

His judicial office of undersheriff of London had required his close attention every Thursday.

The Oxford Reformers |Frederic Seebohm

undersheriff

/ (ˈʌndəˌʃɛrɪf) /

a deputy sheriff