ALL meanings of constable
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C c - countable noun constable In Britain and some other countries, a constable is a police officer of the lowest rank. 3
- countable noun constable In the United States, a constable is an official who helps keep the peace in a town. They are lower in rank than a sheriff. 3
- noun constable (in Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, etc) a police officer of the lowest rank 3
- noun constable any of various officers of the peace, esp one who arrests offenders, serves writs, etc 3
- noun constable the keeper or governor of a royal castle or fortress 3
- noun constable (in medieval Europe) the chief military officer and functionary of a royal household, esp in France and England 3
- noun constable an officer of a hundred in medieval England, originally responsible for raising the military levy but later assigned other administrative duties 3
- noun constable John. 1776–1837, English landscape painter, noted particularly for his skill in rendering atmospheric effects of changing light 3
- noun constable John1776-1837; Eng. landscape painter 3
- noun constable in the Middle Ages, the highest-ranking official of a royal household, court, etc. 3
- noun constable the warden or keeper of a royal fortress or castle 3
- noun constable a peace officer in a town or village, with powers somewhat more limited than those of a sheriff 3
- noun constable a police officer 3
- noun constable John, 1776–1837, English painter. 1
- noun constable police officer 1
- noun constable A peace officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small town. 1
- noun constable (Britain, New Zealand) A police officer ranking below sergeant in most British/New Zealand police forces. (See also chief constable). 0
- noun constable Officer of a noble court in the middle ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal). 0
- noun constable (US) Public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders. 0
- noun constable (Channel Islands) A elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable). 0