bound bailiff

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What does bound bailiff mean?

A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.

Where does bound bailiff come from?

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

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