Constable Definition
kŏnstə-bəl, kŭn-
constables
noun
constables
In the Middle Ages, the highest-ranking official of a royal household, court, etc.
Webster's New World
A peace officer in a town or village, with powers and jurisdiction somewhat more limited than those of a sheriff.
Webster's New World
A medieval officer of high rank, usually serving as military commander in the absence of a monarch.
American Heritage
The warden or keeper of a royal fortress or castle.
Webster's New World
A police officer.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Constable
Noun
Singular:
constable
Plural:
constablesOrigin of Constable
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Middle English from Old French conestable from Late Latin comes stabulī officer of the stable Latin comes officer, companion ei- in Indo-European roots Latin stabulī genitive of stabulum stable stā- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Old French conestable (> French connétable), from Latin comes stabulī (“officer of the stables”). For the sense-development, compare marshall.
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