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
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tipstaves
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释义与例句
n.
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1.
A ceremonial staff, with a metal tip, carried by a constable or bailiff etc as a sign of office
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2.
An officer, of a court etc. who carries such a staff
词汇关系
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词源
From tip + staff.
来源:wiktionary