Bailiff-errant

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  1. 1
    An official employed by the sheriff to carry out summonses, writs etc. within the county. historical

    "The warrant straight was made, and therewithall / A Baylieffe-errant forth in post did passe […]."

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"The warrant straight was made, and therewithall / A Baylieffe-errant forth in post did passe […]."

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