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bailiff
BAY-lif
ˈbeɪlɪfListen
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Syllable breakdown
bailiff
Dictionary meaning
A court officer who maintains order and assists with courtroom procedures.
History and origin
Middle English from Old French baillif.
Examples
- The bailiff called the court to order as the judge entered.
Common mispronunciations
BAL-if
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