1. Noun
Originally, a person put in charge of something especially, a chief officer, magistrate, or keeper, as of a county, town, hundred, or castle; one to whom power/ of custody or care are intrusted.
2. Noun
A sheriff's deputy, appointed to make arrests, collect fines, summon juries, etc.
3. Noun
An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs husbandry operations, collects rents, etc.
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