catchpole
catchpole · catchpoles
A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtorsA sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
/ˈkatʃpəʊl/
Meaning
3 sensesA sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
(historical)An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.
(obsolete)A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
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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plural: catchpolesSynonyms
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