water bailiff

an official responsible for enforcing laws on river management and fishing

Words nearby water bailiff

His attendant was the water-bailiff, John Glas, who came up to speak to me about something or other.

Gairloch In North-West Ross-Shire |John H. Dixon, F.S.A. Scot
"'Tis old John Draper, the water-bailiff," remarked one of the archers.

The Winning of the Golden Spurs |Percy F. Westerman
He also appoints the water-bailiff's assistants, if any vacancy occurs.

Old and New London |Walter Thornbury
A water-bailiff in many northern European ports, who superintends the police for seamen.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth

Should a water-bailiff, or one of the Llangorren gamekeepers chance to set eyes on them, they'd spoil at once.

Gwen Wynn |Mayne Reid