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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the burgesses to choose their own magistrates, called bailiffs, who were authorized to hold a court of hustings, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… later 19th century the house was usually occupied by farm bailiffs and labourers, and in the earlier 20th century was …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… itself, and appointed two sheriffs, in lieu of the three bailiffs that previously formed a part of the corporation; he … the mayor with the title of Lord, and in lieu of the three bailiffs, appointed two sheriffs. Charters were subsequently …