Constable Definition

constable
noun
  1. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
  2. English landscape painter (1776-1837)
  3. a police officer of the lowest rank

"Constable" in song lyrics

See how constable is used in real songs:

  • "But hey, Mr Officer, listen Mr Constable"
    Looptroop f/ Timbuktu — Reclaim the City
  • "Disguisin y'all constable"
    Styles of Beyond f/ Emcee 007 — Spies Like Us
  • "How much have your superiors explained to you Constable?"
    Warcloud — The Last Hovering Castle

Usage tips for "constable"

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