constable

  1. Noun.  (British) A police officer ranking below sergeant in most British police forces. (See also Chief Constable).
  2. Noun.  Officer of a noble court in the middle ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).
  3. Noun.  (US) Public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.
  4. Noun.  (Guernsey, Jersey) A elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable).

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