Bound Bailiffs
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English law. Sheriffs' officers are so called, from their being usually bound to the sheriff in an obligation with sureties, for the due execution of their office. 1 Bl. Comm. 345, 346.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In English law. if Sheriffs’ officers are so called, from their being usually bound to the sheriff in an obligation with sureties, for the due execution of their office. 1 Bl. Comm. 345, 346.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In English law. Sheriff's officers are so called, from their being usually bound to the sheriff in an obligation with sureties, for the due execution of their office. 1 BL Com. 346, 346.