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A bailiff's assistant.

ASSISTANTLY
In a manner to give aid.
BAILIFF
A sheriff's deputy, appointed to make arrests, collect fines, summon juries, etc. Note: In American law the term bailiff is seldom used except sometimes to signify a sheriff's officer or constable, or a party liable to account to another for the
BAILIFFWICK
See BAILIWICK
ASSISTANT
Of the second grade in the staff of the army; as, an assistant surgeon. Note: In the English army it designates the third grade in any particular branch of the staff. Farrow. (more info) 1. Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary. Genius and
WATER BAILIFF
An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to search vessels.
BUMBAILIFF
See A