Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The office of a constable.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The office or functions of a constable.
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- noun The office or rank of a
constable
Etymologies
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Examples
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Half the lords at court, it seems, accused the Earl of Essex of having traitorous dealings with the Empress yet again, and plotting the king's overthrow, and he's been forced to surrender his constableship of the Tower, and his castle and lands in Essex.
The Potter's Field Peters, Ellis, 1913-1995 1989
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Corby likewise had the constableship of the castle of Ledes.
Chaucer's Official Life James Root Hulbert 1926
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In 1384 the King granted him for life the constableship of Dover Castle and the wardenship of the
Chaucer's Official Life James Root Hulbert 1926
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In 1377 he was granted the constableship of Nottingham Castle for life.
Chaucer's Official Life James Root Hulbert 1926
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Lenn, and the constableship of Conisborough Castle.
Chaucer's Official Life James Root Hulbert 1926
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Canons, was first attached to the constableship of Roscommon and then granted to Malbie; but the friars lingered around the spot.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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O'Conors made terms with Queen Elizabeth, the abbey and its possessions were attached to the constableship of Roscommon Castle, and subsequently granted to Sir Nicholas Malbie; even the site is searcely traceable.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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In 1384 the King granted him for life the constableship of Dover Castle and the wardenship of the Cinque Ports, and three hundred pounds yearly therefor (and for the maintenance of himself, chaplains, etc.) with provision that he exercise the office himself.
Chaucer's Official Life Hulbert, James Root, 1884- 1912
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Those who chose never to attend paid him six shillings a year to be excusd, which was supposd to be for hiring substitutes, but was, in reality, much more than was necessary for that purpose, and made the constableship a place of profit; and the constable, for a little drink, often got such ragamuffins about him as a watch, that respectable housekeepers did not choose to mix with.
Paras. 201-250 1909
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Those who chose never to attend paid him six shillings a year to be excus'd, which was suppos'd to be for hiring substitutes, but was, in reality, much more than was necessary for that purpose, and made the constableship a place of profit; and the constable, for a little drink, often got such ragamuffins about him as a watch, that respectable housekeepers did not choose to mix with.
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