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bumbailiff
[ buhm-bey-lif ]
noun
- (formerly) a bailiff or underbailiff employed in serving writs, making arrests, etc.
bumbailiff
/ ËŒ²úÊŒ³¾Ëˆ²ú±ðɪ±ôɪ´Ú /
noun
- derogatory.(formerly) an officer employed to collect debts and arrest debtors for nonpayment
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bumbailiff1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bumbailiff1
Example Sentences
Dunna tell me as Titus Price's never heard of a bumbailiff afore.'
I don't mean to be made a barrister; I'd as soon be a bumbailiff.
"Thee Simon Catterall, bumbailiff, catchpole, thieftaker, and"—— Here a sudden lurch threw the jailer on his beam-ends.
The mental processes of Charles are shown in his suggestion of a pleasant plan whereby Imlay could be lured back to England, arrested, and with the assistance of a bumbailiff, marriage forced upon him.
"I will admit, before going further, that in spite of the cheerful countenance I maintained before your lordship's friend, the bumbailiff, and your lackeys, I recognize that you have me in a very dangerous position."
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