Constable

Constable

/หˆkสŒnstษ™bl/
Noun General British

British police officer rank.

Etymology & History

British police officer rank. From Latin 'comes stabuli' (count of stable). 'Police constable' (PC) is basic rank. American equivalent is 'officer' or 'patrolman'. British rank system.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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