Bedeutung von “constable” im englischen Wörterbuch

“constable” im Englisch

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constablenoun [ C ]

uk /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/ us /ˈkɑːn.stə.bəl/

Examples from literature

  • And accordingly, orders were given to the constable. 
  • In ten minutes the two constables returned, having performed their mission. 
  • Mr. Eaton sent for the constable, who advised him first to admonish him, etc., and if he could not, by the power of a master, reform him, then he should complain to the magistrate. 
  • You call a constable—an' I'll give you the nickel when you come back with him, he said. 

(Definition von “constable” aus dem Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“constable” im amerikanischen Englisch

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constablenoun [ C ]

us /ˈkɑn·stə·bəl/

(in the US) an official in a town or village having some of the responsibilities of a police officer

(Definition von “constable” aus dem Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)