HUISSIER

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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  HUISSIER. An usher of a court. In France, an officer of this name performs 
  many of the duties which in this country devolve on the sheriff or 
  constable. Dalloz, Dict. h.t. See 3 Wend. 173.