Associations to the word «Constable»

Wiktionary

CONSTABLE, noun. (British) (NZ) A police officer ranking below sergeant in most British/New Zealand police forces. (See also chief constable).
CONSTABLE, noun. Officer of a noble court in the middle ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).
CONSTABLE, noun. (US) Public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.
CONSTABLE, noun. (Channel Islands) A elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)

Dictionary definition

CONSTABLE, noun. A lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff.
CONSTABLE, noun. English landscape painter (1776-1837).
CONSTABLE, noun. A police officer of the lowest rank.

Wise words

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Stephen King