water bailiff

noun

an official responsible for enforcing laws on river management and fishing

Nearby words

water, water arum, water ash, water back, water bag, water bailiff, water balance, water ballet, water bath, water bear, water bearer

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Examples from the Web for water bailiff

His attendant was the water-bailiff, John Glas, who came up to speak to me about something or other.
Gairloch In North-West Ross-Shire|John H. Dixon, F.S.A. Scot
"'Tis old John Draper, the water-bailiff," remarked one of the archers.
The Winning of the Golden Spurs|Percy F. Westerman
He also appoints the water-bailiff's assistants, if any vacancy occurs.
Old and New London|Walter Thornbury
A water-bailiff in many northern European ports, who superintends the police for seamen.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth

Should a water-bailiff, or one of the Llangorren gamekeepers chance to set eyes on them, they'd spoil at once.
Gwen Wynn|Mayne Reid