officer in the court of king's bench, whose business it is to file all bail-pieces taken in that court, where he always attends.

Clerk of the check, an officer belonging the king's court, so called, because he has the check and controlment of the yeomen that belong to the king, queen, or prince. He likewise, by himself or deputy, sets the watch in the court. There is also an officer in the navy of the same name, belonging to the king's yards.