catchpole
catchpole · catchpoles
A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtorsA sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
/ˈkatʃpəʊl/
Значення
значень: 3A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
(історичне)An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.
(застаріле)A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
Переклади
мов: 2Походження
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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