catchpole

Pronunciation: /ˈkatʃpəʊl/

The English word “catchpole” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.

From Old French chacepol (“one who chases fowls”) (or a northern variant thereof).

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