Where does “bailiff” come from?
Bailiff comes from Old French bailif, derived from Old French baillier meaning to carry or manage, from Latin baiulus meaning porter or carrier, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots relating to strength and enclosure.
bailiff (English): An officer of the court, "particularly"; A public...
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- An officer of the court, "particularly"; A public...
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