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deputy sheriff 
a court official who acts as assistant to a sheriff.
See also: sheriff
- 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.
- 1921 Mr. Thompson is taking a position as deputy sheriff.