DCHP-3

deputy sheriff

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a court official who acts as assistant to a sheriff.

See: sheriff

Quotations

1921
Mr. Thompson is taking a position as deputy sheriff.
1927
Sergeant Joy, in his final transformation as deputy sheriff, Corporal Jakeman, orderly to the judge, and Constables Fairman and Fielder, escort to the prisoners, are brilliant in scarlet and glitter of button.