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o meirinho

bailiff, sheriff

m ɐ j ɾ i ɲ u
noun · masculine Rare #40,921
bailiff, sheriff A public official who enforces court orders or keeps the peace; the exact role varies by country.
PO: O meirinho chegou ao tribunal cedo.
EN: The bailiff arrived at the courthouse early.

Pelo caminho veio Jerry Ralphson, o meirinho da cidade.

Coming down the road was Jerry Ralphson, the town bailiff.

O meirinho cutucou Heed com a bota.

The bailiff nudged Heed with his boot.

Não tentei arrancar a cabeça do meirinho.

I didn't try to rip the bailiff's head off.

“Você é juiz e meirinho.”

“You’re a judge and a bailiff.”