'bondsman' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bondesman,' where 'bond' meant 'a binding agreement' and 'man' referred to 'a person.'

'bondesman' transformed into the modern English word 'bondsman' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a person bound by a bond or agreement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who stands surety for another.'