constable
/ˈkɑnstəbəl/
noun
- A police officer of the lowest rank in the UK and some other countries.
- A local constable helped direct traffic after the accident.
- The constable patrolled the streets on his bicycle.
- She reported the theft to the village constable.
- In historical contexts, a high officer of a royal household or military commander.
- The constable of the castle commanded the garrison.
- In medieval times, the constable was responsible for the king's horses.
- The Lord High Constable led the army into battle.
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