tipstaff noun. 
['tɪpstɑ:f] Pl. -staffs, -staves 
[-steɪvz]. 
M16.[Contr. of tipped staff.]1.  A metal-tipped staff carried as a symbol of office. 
M16.2.  transf. An official carrying a tipped staff; 
esp. a sheriff's officer, a bailiff. 
L16.  [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲