bound bailiff

Hist. A deputy sheriff placed under bond to ensure the faithful performance of assigned duties. — Also termed bumbailiff.

bound-bailiff

bound-bailiff 〈英〉(负保证债务之责的)副司法官负责拘捕债务人、并具结文契担保被其拘捕者行为良好的官员。是郡长〔sheriff〕的助手之一。