Definitions For Catchpole

Etymology 1

{{PIE root, en, keh₂p}} From {{der, en, fro, chacepol, , one who chases fowls}} (or a northern variant thereof).

Alternative forms

catchpoll

Noun

CATCHPOLE (plural CATCHPOLEs) (obsolete) A taxman, one who gathers taxes. A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.

Translations

Czech: dráb, m, biřic, m {{checktrans-top}} German: Gerichtsdiener, m

Etymology 2

catch + pole

Alternative forms

catch-pole

Noun

CATCHPOLE (plural CATCHPOLEs) (historical) An implement formerly used for seize, seizing and secure, securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.

See also

myrmidon