tipstaff

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Synonyms: distaff, whipstaff, gibstaff, tips off, tipstaffs, tinstafl

Antonyms: distaff, whipstaff, gibstaff, tips off, tipstaffs, tinstafl

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Noun

1. A [[ceremonial]] [[staff]], with a metal [[tip]], carried by a [[constable]] or [[bailiff]] etc as a sign of [[office]]
2. An [[officer]], of a [[court]] etc. who carries such a staff

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