bound bailiff
bound bailiff · bound bailiffs
A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etcA sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
Meaning
1 senses(UK)A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
Origin
The sheriff being answerable for the bailiff's misdemeanours, the bailiff is usually underThe sheriff being answerable for the bailiff's misdemeanours, the bailiff is usually under bond for the faithful discharge of his trust.
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Forms
plural: bound bailiffs| Singular | bound bailiff |
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