tipstaff

A staff with a metal tip, carried as a sign of office.

An officer, such as a bailiff or constable, who carries a tipstaff.

A staff tipped or capped with metal; a staff having a crown or cap, formerly the badge of a constable or sheriff’s officer.

An officer bearing a tipstaff; especially, in England, a sheriff’s officer charged with the execution of laws against debtors.

A staff tipped with metal.

An officer who bears a staff tipped with metal; a constable.

A ceremonial staff, with a metal tip, carried by a constable or bailiff etc as a sign of office

An officer, of a court etc. who carries such a staff

staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable