How to Pronounce "shirra"
word
ˈʃɪrə
SHI-ruh
ˈʃɪrə
SHI-ruh
Definition
'Shirra' is an old Scottish word for a local official or magistrate, similar to a sheriff or judge in historical times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪrə
British English
ˈʃɪrə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHI-ruh
UK
SHI-ruh
Listen in Context
The shirra played an important role in the Scottish village.
A shirra would settle disputes between neighbors.
The people trusted the shirra to be fair.
If you broke the law back then, you'd answer to the shirra.