constable

One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)

As soon as Julia returned with a constable, Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once.

A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.

An officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).

The warden of a castle.

An elected or appointed public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.

To act as a constable or policeman.

An English surname originating as an occupation from Old French conestable (“constable”).

A town in Franklin County, New York; named for landowner William Constable.

John Constable, English painter.