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bound bailiff

bound bailiff noun: a sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.

Noun

bound bailiff (plural bound bailiffs)

  1. (UK) A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
    Synonyms:
    bumbailiff

Synonyms of bound bailiff

Forms of bound bailiff

pluralbound bailiffs

Origin of bound bailiff

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

Questions about bound bailiff

What does bound bailiff mean?
Bound bailiff means a sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
What part of speech is bound bailiff?
Bound bailiff is a noun.
What is the plural of bound bailiff?
The plural of bound bailiff is bound bailiffs.

Words near bound bailiff in the dictionary

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  3. bouncy-bouncy
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  5. bound ahead
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