
Catchpoll
UK
/ˈkætʃ.pəʊl/
US
/ˈkætʃ.poʊl/

Перевод слова "catchpoll" на Русский язык
Опеределения
catchpoll
СуществительноеUK
/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
ПрилагательноеUK
/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.