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catchpole

Speech parts

1. catchpole - Noun

2. Catchpole - Proper noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A taxman, one who gathers taxes.

A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.


catchpole (plural catchpoles)

(historical) An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.

Catchpole (plural Catchpoles)

A surname from Anglo-Norman.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Further reading * Blinnikov, Mikhail S. A geography of Russia and its neighbors (Guilford Press, 2011) * Catchpole, Brian. Source: Internet

Rugby Australia today mourns the loss of Wallaby 455 and former Captain, Ken Catchpole who has passed away at the age of 78. Source: Internet

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