tipstaff

tip·staff

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tip-staf, -stahf]
- /ˈtɪpˌstæf, -ˌstɑf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tip-staf, -stahf]
- /ˈtɪpˌstæf, -ˌstɑf/

Definitions of tipstaff word

noun plural tipstaff an attendant or crier in a court of law. 1
noun plural tipstaff a staff tipped with metal, formerly carried as a badge of office, as by a constable. 1
noun plural tipstaff any official who carried such a staff. 1
noun tipstaff a court official having miscellaneous duties, mostly concerned with the maintenance of order in court 0
noun tipstaff a metal-tipped staff formerly used as a symbol of office 0
noun tipstaff a staff with a metal tip, formerly carried as an emblem by certain officials 0

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Origin of tipstaff

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; shortened form of earlier tipped staff; see tip1, -ed3, staff1

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Parts of speech for Tipstaff

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tipstaff popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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