catchpole
catchpole · catchpoles
A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtorsA sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
/ˈkatʃpəʊl/
Значение
значений: 3A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
(историческое)An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.
(устаревшее)A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
Переводы
языков: 2Происхождение
From Old French chacepol (“one who chases fowls”) (or a northern variant thereof). From cFrom Old French chacepol (“one who chases fowls”) (or a northern variant thereof).
From catch + pole.
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Формы
мн. число: catchpolesСинонимы
синонимов: 1Однокоренные
связанных слов: 1Связанныеmyrmidon