English-Norwegian translations for catchpole

Definition of catchpole

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

Related words

• catch
• cowcatcher
• catcher
• oystercatcher
• catchfly
• Chat-Flycatcher
• Fiscal-Flycatcher
• catching
• catchment
• bycatch