Word Meanings - SHRIVALTY - Book Publishers vocabulary database

Shrievalty. Johnson.

JOHNSONIANISM
A manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson.
JOHNSONESE
The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words. E. Everett.
SHRIEVALTY
The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty. It was ordained by 28 Edward I that the people shall have election of sheriff in every shire where the shrievalty is not of inheritance. Blackstone.
JOHNSON GRASS
A tall perennial grass , valuable in the Southern and Western States for pasture and hay. The rootstocks are large and juicy and are eagerly sought by swine. Called also Cuba grass, Means grass, Evergreen millet, and Arabian millet.
JOHNSONIAN
Pertaining to or resembling Dr. Johnson or his style; pompous; inflated.
UNDERSHRIEVALTY
The office or position of an undersheriff.