(historical, Norman term) A reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.

plural of bailiff

plural of Bailiff

A surname originating as an occupation.

A law enforcement officer who polices bodies of water, such as rivers, lake or coastal waters.

plural of water bailiff

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

(UK, law) A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.

(mining) A superintendent of mines.

An officer of the county courts responsible for executing warrants and court orders.