catchpoll (Meaning)
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catchpoll (n.)
A bailiff's assistant.
Synonyms & Antonyms of catchpoll
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catchpoll Sentence Examples
- The catchpoll was responsible for maintaining order in the village square.
- As a catchpoll, his duties included collecting taxes and enforcing curfews.
- The catchpoll was often resented by the villagers for his heavy-handed tactics.
- The lord appointed a new catchpoll to oversee law enforcement in the town.
- The catchpoll patrolled the streets at night, ensuring that no one violated the town's ordinances.
- Many viewed the catchpoll as an oppressive figure, wielding authority without mercy.
- The catchpoll's presence in the marketplace was a constant reminder of the lord's authority.
- The catchpoll's badge of office identified him as an agent of the local magistrate.
- Despite his lowly status, the catchpoll wielded considerable power over the common folk.
- The catchpoll's methods often drew criticism from those who felt unfairly targeted by his enforcement efforts.
FAQs About the word catchpoll
A bailiff's assistant.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The catchpoll was responsible for maintaining order in the village square.
As a catchpoll, his duties included collecting taxes and enforcing curfews.
The catchpoll was often resented by the villagers for his heavy-handed tactics.
The lord appointed a new catchpoll to oversee law enforcement in the town.
