tipstaff

n. (法庭上的)法警,(旧时和以标志执法人员职位的)金属头手杖,(持金属头手杖的)执法人员

词形变化

tipstaffs 复数 tipstaffs tipstaves tipstaves 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A ceremonial staff, with a metal tip, carried by a constable or bailiff etc as a sign of office

  2. 2.

    An officer, of a court etc. who carries such a staff

词汇关系

名词

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词源

From tip + staff.

来源:wiktionary