lawman

[ law-man, -muhn ]

/ ˈlɔˌmæn, -mən /

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noun, plural law·men

[law-men, -muhn]. /ˈlɔˌmɛn, -mən/.

an officer of the law, as a sheriff or police officer.

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Origin of lawman

before 1000; Middle English laweman, earlier lageman,Old English lahmann.See law¹, -man

Words nearby lawman

lawing, lawks, lawless, Law Lords, lawmaker, lawman, law merchant, lawn, lawn bowling, lawn chair, Lawndale

Other definitions for lawman (2 of 2)

Lawman

[ law-muhn ]

/ ˈlɔ mən /

noun

Layamon.

How to use lawman in a sentence

By almost any standard, Shawn Henry has been a successful lawman.
Outgoing FBI Cybercop Warns of a “Grossly Underappreciated” Threat|Eli Lake|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Like Olyphant, he had his first big break as a lawman, albeit a corrupt one, in the FX series The Shield.
Justified: Talking to Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins|Allen Barra|April 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But Tucson's top lawman is winning liberal raves for his handling of Arizona's shooting spree.
Arizona's New Star Sheriff|Terry Greene Sterling|January 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Can this lawman save his hide and win the heart of the beautiful Ava (Joelle Carter)?
The Best and Worst TV Shows of the Year|Jace Lacob|December 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The federal civil-rights case against notorious Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio may not be his biggest legal headache.
Crackdown on a Renegade Sheriff|Terry Greene Sterling|September 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Now as I am called Lawman of this country, it would not be seemly for me to break the law by harbouring outlaws.
Grettir The Strong|Unknown
All the magnates were there from all parts of the country, and he soon met with Skapti the Lawman and had some talk with him.
Grettir The Strong|Unknown
This honest saying warmed my heart to him somewhat, and weary enough of his lawman's work this warrior looked.
Wulfric the Weapon Thane|Charles W. Whistler
Then he sought Folkvid the Lawman, with whom lived his half-sister Cecilia, and told him the same story.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris
At this Alpin held speech with Dovenald the lawman, and his face grew sullen in disappointment.
The Thirsty Sword|Robert Leighton

British Dictionary definitions for lawman

lawman

/ (ˈlɔːmən) /

noun plural -men

mainly US an officer of the law, such as a policeman or sheriff

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lawman

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