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)
Synonyms
- bumbailiff (obsolete)
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