01 n. Originally, a person put in charge of something; especially, a chief officer, magistrate, or keeper, as of a county, town, hundred, or cast…
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Originally, a person put in charge of something; especially, a chief officer, magistrate, or keeper, as of a county, town, hundred, or castle; one to whom powers of custody or care are intrusted.“Lausanne is under the canton of Berne, governed by a bailiff sent every three years from the senate.” — Addison.
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A sheriff's deputy, appointed to make arrests, collect fines, summon juries, etc.(Eng. Law)
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An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs husbandry operations, collects rents, etc.[Eng.]