Meaning
An officer of the court
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English baillif, baylyf, from Anglo-Norman and Old French bailif (plural bailis), probably from Vulgar Latin *bāiulivus (“castellan”), from Latin bāiulus (“porter; steward”), whence also bail. As a translation of foreign titles, semantic loan from French bailli, Scots bailie, Dutch baljuw, etc. Mostly replaced the role of native reeve. Doublet of bailo.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: