The office, position, or term of service of a bailiff; the rank or authority held by a bailiff.
From 'bailiff' combined with the '-ship' suffix (indicating office or status), giving a formal name to the position.
Bailiffship was a coveted position in medieval England—it was profitable, prestigious, and a stepping stone to higher office, which is why the position was frequently bought and sold among the gentry.
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