Bailiffs Of Manors
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In English law. Stewards or agents appointed by the lord (generally by an authority under seal) to superintend the manor, collect fines and quitrents, inspect the buildings, order repairs, cut down trees, impound cattle trespassing, take an account of wastes, spoils and misdemeanors in the woods and demesne lands, and do other acts for the lord's interest. Cowell; Fleta, lib. 2, cc. 72, 73. 6AILIVIA. A bailiwick (q. v.) Wharton.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Stewards appointed by lords of manors.