catchpole

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

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