catchpole
noun
(formerly) a petty officer of justice, especially one arresting persons for debt.
catchpoll
-
a variation of
catchpole.
Example Sentences
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On the present occasion, we cannot but flatter ourselves that we bear a much greater resemblance to a practical catchpoll than either Mr Mill or Mr Bentham.
From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
The landlord immediately looked about for his ass, and saw it in the hands of another catchpoll, who had joined the alguazil's party.
From The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
The man who came had the title and behavior of a catchpoll.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various
It was his voice that had shouted for Jarvey and that now saluted the arrivals with a boisterous 'Two to one in guineas, it's a catchpoll!
From The Castle Inn by Stanley John Weyman
The gallant traitor did not linger for the governor's catchpoll to seize him.
From A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett by William Henry Venable
