http://wordie.org/words/catchpole Comments for the word 'Catchpole' http://wordie.org http://wordie.org/words/catchpole#comments 1. (Obsolete) A tax-gatherer, an exactor of taxes or imposts; a (Roman) publican. 2. A petty officer of justice; a sheriff's officer or sergeant, especially a <a href="/words/warrant">warrant</a> officer who arrests for debt, a <a href="/words/bum-bailiff">bum-bailiff</a>. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:31:27 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/catchpole#comments