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Constable

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑn.stə.bəl/(American English)
/ˈkɒn.stə.bəl/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From Old French conestable, ultimately from Latin comes stabuli meaning "officer of the stable".

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English nouns, French words, leadership, occupations, word names
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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