What's the difference between sheriffalty and shrievalty?

Sheriffalty

Definition:

(n.) Alt. of Sheriffwick

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Shrievalty

Definition:

(n.) The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty.

Example Sentences:

(1) For this, City's Cash spent £4.66m in 2007 on "ceremony", according to the accounts, and another £7.16m servicing the lord mayor's banqueting and "shrievalty" duties.

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