bondsman

Plural: bondsmen

Noun

• A person who acts as surety for another, especially in court.
• a male slave
• someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else
• a male bound to serve without wages
• A male slave.
• A male indentured servant.
• Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.

Examples

• He needed a bondsman for his challenged word, but it was proven valid.

Synonyms

bondman, bondswoman

Related Words

bail bondsman, bondswoman