Synonyms for bailiff

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bey-lif

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbeɪ lɪf

Définition of bailiff

Origin : mid-13c., from Old French baillif (12c., nominative baillis) "administrative official, deputy," from Vulgar Latin *bajulivus "official in charge of a castle," from Latin bajulus "porter," of unknown origin. Used in Middle English of a public administrator of a district, a chief officer of a Hundred, or an officer under a sheriff.

noun overseer

Example sentences :

"There is little merit in this confession," quoth the bailiff sternly.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

The three distinguished characters were a spendthrift, a bailiff, and a dun.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Faix, he will, Mr. McKeon; so don't let him do it; I heard him telling the bailiff.
Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope

"May ye hang him up for it, Bailiff Scroope," replied the Scot.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

He was the bailiff Scroope, whom you put up to witness against me.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

I understand, according to your theory, how a bailiff must be taught.
Extract from : « The Economist » by Xenophon

And the bailiff will have things all his own way at Loreng for a year or two.
Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer

Presently a bailiff was seen pushing his way up through the crowd.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

"Sure the gentleman isn't a bailiff nor a polisman," broke in the cripple, rebukingly.
Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

There was a fight, and a man, the sheriff's bailiff, was killed.
Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

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