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Catchpoll

UK
/ˈkætʃ.pəʊl/
US
/ˈkætʃ.poʊl/
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Translation of "catchpoll" into Russian

catchpoll
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkætʃ.pəʊl/
US
/ˈkætʃ.poʊl/
catchpoll
catchpolls pl
The catchpoll was responsible for arresting debtors in the medieval town.
Пристав был ответственен за арест должников в средневековом городе.
Additional translations
поймальщик

Definitions

catchpoll
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkætʃ.pəʊl/
US
/ˈkætʃ.poʊl/
A historical term for a sheriff's officer or a bailiff, especially one who arrests debtors.
The catchpoll was known for his diligence in tracking down those who owed money to the crown.
A collector of taxes, especially poll taxes; an early tax-gatherer (historical).
In the late 14th century, the catchpoll traveled from village to village collecting the king’s poll-tax.
catchpoll
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈkætʃ.pəʊl/
US
/ˈkætʃ.poʊl/
Relating to or characteristic of a catchpoll; performed by a bailiff or sheriff’s officer (attributive, historical).
The townsfolk feared the catchpoll duties that might be imposed upon them.