sheriffdom in English
noun
office of sheriff, jurisdiction of a sheriff
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1. 26 June 1532: Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery, 22 June (1532) in favour of James Heriot, NEPHEW and heir of deceased Andrew Heriot of Trabroun, in lands of Trabroun, in Bailiery of Lawderdaill, sheriffdom of Berwik
2. Sir Bernard of Halden, kt., his father, in lands of Kepdowry and Ardas in Bailiery and sheriffdom of Striveling, earldom of Lenox, which lands, being worth 10 merks yearly, are held in blenche ferme from Marion of Conynghame, lady of Baldovan, and have been in hands of baron of Lenox for 24 years since death of said Sir Bernard.