English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
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Bailiff
(n.)
Originally, a person put in charge of something
especially, a chief officer, magistrate, or keeper, as of a county,
town, hundred, or castle; one to whom power/ of custody or care are
intrusted.
Bailiff
(n.)
A sheriff's deputy, appointed to make arrests, collect
fines, summon juries, etc.
Bailiff
(n.)
An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs
husbandry operations, collects rents, etc.