bailsman
[ beylz-muhn ]
noun,plural bails·men.
a person who gives bail or acts as surety.
Origin of bailsman
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How to use bailsman in a sentence
Here by agreement they were met by Lucius Mason who was to act as one of the bailsmen for his mother's appearance at the trial.
Orley Farm | Anthony TrollopeHe had so far assented as to promise not to come forward himself, if other bailsmen could be procured.
The Vicar of Bullhampton | Anthony TrollopeWould the magistrates let him out on bail, and who would be the bailsmen?
The Last Chronicle of Barset | Anthony Trollope
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