constable

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌnstəbəl/
/ˈkɑnstəbəl/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)

2 Definition

A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.

3 Definition

An officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).

4 Definition

The warden of a castle.

5 Definition

A public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.

6 Definition

(Channel Islands) An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)

7 Definition

A large butterfly, Dichorragia nesimachus, family Nymphalidae, of Asia.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To act as a constable or policeman.