Definitions

1. noun

a police officer ranking below a sergeant, typically in charge of a small area or a specific duty.

“The constable was responsible for maintaining law and order in the local community.”

2. noun

a high-ranking official in medieval England, often a representative of the king or lord of the manor.

“During the Middle Ages, the constable played a significant role in the local administration and justice system.”

3. verb

to act as a constable or to take on a similar role.

“He was constabled to keep the peace at the local festival.”