bound bailiff
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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)
Synonyms
- bumbailiff (obsolete)
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