Definition of CATCHPOLE

catchpole

Plural: catchpoles

Noun

  • A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
  • A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
  • An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French chacepol (“one who chases fowls”) (or a northern variant thereof).

Scrabble Score: 18

catchpole: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
catchpole: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
catchpole: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

catchpole: valid Words With Friends Word