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Universalium. 2010.
underbailiff
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underbailiff — n … Useful english dictionary
bumbailiff — /bum bay lif/, n. Brit. Disparaging. a bailiff or underbailiff employed in serving writs, making arrests, etc. [1595 1605; BUM2 + BAILIFF] * * * … Universalium
bumbailiff — /bʌmˈbeɪlɪf/ (say bum baylif) noun (formerly) a bailiff or underbailiff employed in serving writs, making arrests, etc. {17th century; bum1 + bailiff; from their habit of approaching from behind} …
sub-ballivus — /sab balayvas/ In old English law, an underbailiff; a sheriffs deputy … Black's law dictionary
