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Tipstaff

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an officer of the Court of Queen's Bench, attending the judges, with a wand or staff of office tipped with silver, to take prisoners into custody. A similar officer was attached to the ancient Star-chamber Court.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Tipstaff'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/tipstaff.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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