constable
Translation
police constable, constable
Examples
The village constable knew everyone by name.
The village constable knew everyone by name.
In some states, a constable serves legal papers.
In some states, a constable serves legal papers.
Grammar Patterns
((a constable)) a police officer The village constable was a friendly man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: police officer, sheriff, marshal
Etymology
From Latin 'comes stabuli' (count of the stable), originally a high-ranking officer.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who keeps things 'constantly stable' – a peace officer.