Synonyms for constable

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kon-stuh-buh l or, esp. British, kuhn-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn stə bəl or, esp. British, ˈkʌn-

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peace officer

Définition of constable

Origin : c.1200, "chief household officer, justice of the peace," from Old French conestable (12c., Modern French connétable), "steward, governor," principal officer of the Frankish king's household, from Late Latin comes stabuli, literally "count of the stable" (established by Theodosian Code, c.438 C.E.), hence, "chief groom." See count (n.). Second element is from Latin stabulum "stable, standing place" (see stable (n.)). Probably a translation of a Germanic word. Meaning "an officer of the peace" is from c.1600, transferred to "police officer" 1836. French reborrowed constable 19c. as "English police."

noun police officer

Example sentences :

Still he reflected that he would be unable to get out, and in the morning he could go for the constable.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"Six pounds if he was a gentleman: two pounds if he wasnt," said the constable.
Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw

Now, constable, do you want to hitch the other end of that arrangement on my wrist?
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

The constable, who knew both the farmer and his wife, nodded familiarly to them.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

"I wish I was a constable for twenty-four hours," cried Mrs. Bartlett.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

"The jail of the county is at Welland, the county town," replied the constable.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

The constable did not know whether he was shamming or not, but he took no risks.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

The constable seemed disturbed by the sight of Renmark, but he was there to do his duty.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

The death of the constable had made him miserable at heart, but the failure of the plot also.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Mr. Dunbar, the constable, and Mr. Balderby drove straight to the magistrate's house.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

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