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con·sta·ble
constable
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a peace officer, esp. in a small town or village.
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definition 2: |
in the medieval period, a high-ranking military officer serving a monarch.
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related words: |
magistrate |
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derivation: |
constableship (n.) |
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