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bailsman

(ˈbeɪlzmən)
n, pl -men
(Law) someone who stands bail for another
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bails•man

(ˈbeɪlz mən)

n., pl. -men.
a person who gives bail or acts as surety.
[1860–65]
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bailsman

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One who posts bond:
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