catchpole
(noun)
noun
1. (obsolete) A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
2. A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
3. (historical) An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.
(noun)
1. (obsolete) A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
2. A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
3. (historical) An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.