"tipstaff" meaning in All languages combined

See tipstaff on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: tipstaffs [plural], tipstaves [plural]
Etymology: tip + staff Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tip|staff}} tip + staff Head templates: {{en-noun|s|tipstaves}} tipstaff (plural tipstaffs or tipstaves)
  1. A ceremonial staff, with a metal tip, carried by a constable or bailiff etc as a sign of office
    Sense id: en-tipstaff-en-noun-pV329iba Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 83 17
  2. An officer, of a court etc. who carries such a staff
    Sense id: en-tipstaff-en-noun-gpYZ-cvO

Inflected forms

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