water bailiff

noun

an official responsible for enforcing laws on river management and fishing

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Words nearby water bailiff

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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Example sentences 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