Definition of Shirra

1. sheriff [n -S] - See also: sheriff

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shirra

shiremen
shires
shiring
shirk
shirked
shirker
shirkers
shirking
shirks
shirky
shirl
shirley
shirokshinite
shirozulite
shirr
shirra (current term)
shirras
shirred
shirred egg
shirring
shirrings
shirrs
shirs
shirt-lifter
shirt-sleeve
shirt-stud abscess
shirt-waist
shirt-waists

Literary usage of Shirra

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Men of Fife of Past and Present Times by Matthew Forster Conolly (1866)
"He was a much younger man than Mr shirra, but 1 bardan to carry which ... "I am glad to hear that," said Mr shirra, " for I am a travelling merchant myself. ..."

2. Washington and His Generals by Joel Tyler Headley (1850)
"... the Alfred—Commands the Providence—Cruise in the Ranger—Bold Attack on Whitehaven— Battle with the Drake—Prayer of Mr. shirra—Bloody Engagement with the ..."

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