Associations to the word «Tipstaff»

Wiktionary

TIPSTAFF, noun. A ceremonial staff, with a metal tip, carried by a constable or bailiff etc as a sign of office
TIPSTAFF, noun. An officer, of a court etc. who carries such a staff

Dictionary definition

TIPSTAFF, noun. Staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras