Meaning
A bailiff.
Etymology
Origin: French
From Old French bailli (“land steward; officer of justice”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aldermanburghermasterchancellorcommissarcommissionercouncilmanelderheadmanlegislatormagistrate
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.