Word: sheriff
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sher
iff
Definition: A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in his county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.
Morphemes:
Affix: shire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Former administrative area of Britain; a county.
Affix: reeve
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.