# tipstaff

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From tip + staff.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tipstaff