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In old English practice. Servants or messengers of the marshal of the king’s bench, sent out with bills or writs to summon persons to that court. Now more commonly called “tipstaves.” Cowell.
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In old English practice. Servants or messengers of the marshal of the king’s bench, sent out with bills or writs to summon persons to that court. Now more commonly called “tipstaves.” Cowell.