First Known Use: 1535
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tipstaff
noun tip·staff \ˈtip-ˌstaf\
plural tip·staves \-ˌstavz, -ˌstāvz\
Definition of TIPSTAFF
: a court officer whose duties include assisting the judge and acting as crier
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Origin of TIPSTAFF
obsolete tipstaff staff tipped with metal
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