The chief administrative officer of a county, who executes the mandates of courts, etc.
-eef, n. Descendant of Mohammed through Fatima, entitled to wear green turban or veil; chief magistrate of Mecca.
[Ar.] One who is descended from Mohammed through his daughter Fatima, the wife of Ali. The Sherifs are also called Emir and Seyd, or Syud, and have the right of wearing the green turban. See Scheiks.
