bailiff
Translation
bailiff, court officer
Examples
The bailiff announced the judge's arrival.
The bailiff announced the judge's arrival.
A bailiff was sent to repossess the car.
A bailiff was sent to repossess the car.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) bailiff a court officer The bailiff announced the judge's arrival.
Similar Words
court officer, sheriff's officer, marshal
Etymology
From Old French 'baillif', meaning 'manager' or 'administrator'. Related to 'bailey'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bailiff helping someone post 'bail' in court.