Associations to the word «Catchpole»

Wiktionary

CATCHPOLE, noun. (obsolete) A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
CATCHPOLE, noun. A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
CATCHPOLE, noun. (historical) An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.

Wise words

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