centenier

Noun

Meaning

(obsolete) Synonym of centurion: An officer overseeing 100 men, especially (historical) in the Roman army.

(Jersey) Synonym of police officer.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

centurion

Related terms

vingtenier

Anagrams

renitence tenrecine

Examples

Formerly, the senior Centenier of each parish (entitled the Chef de Police) deputised for the Connétable in the States of Jersey when the Connétable was unable to attend a sitting of the States. Source: Internet

Centenier Philip Coffey said that just before 8 pm a member of the public witnessed Hall going up to various people and being racially abusive. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

centenarianism centenary centenary celebration day centenionalis centennial Centennial State