bailiff errant
Hist. A bailiff appointed by the sheriff to deliver writs and other process within a county. Cf. bailiffs of franchises.
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bailiff-errant n. (英格兰古法)令状执行官 由郡长任命的，负责在全郡范围内送达令状的副郡长〔bailiff〕。(→bailiffs of franchises)