† shirewickn.
Obsolete.
= sheriffwick n.
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1460–1 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VI (Electronic ed.) Parl. Oct. 1460 382/2 Every Shirref, with the power and myght of his Shirwyk.
a1513 R. Fabyan New Cronycles Eng. & Fraunce (1516) II. f. xixv In this .xi. yere of this Kynge Henry the Shyrewyke of London & of Mydd[lesex] were lettyn to ferme.
1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World I. iii. v. 57 The Shire-wick called Prefecture Claudia, or Foro Clodij.
1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World I. v. xxix. 107 The free citie Alabanda, whereof that shierewicke or jurisdiction tooke name.
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