bound bailiff

English

Etymology

The sheriff being answerable for the bailiff's misdemeanours, the bailiff is usually under bond for the faithful discharge of his trust.

Noun

bound bailiff (plural bound bailiffs)

(Britain, law) A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.

Synonyms

bumbailiff (obsolete)

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