lawman

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔmæn/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an officer of the law

Etymology

From Middle English laweman, laȝaman (as a man's name, Laȝamon, Layamon), from Old English lahmann, borrowed from Old Norse lǫgmaðr. In present use as a law-enforcement officer, law + -man.

In classic literature

Synonyms

law officer, peace officer

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
defender
Narrower (hyponyms)
border patrolman, prison guard, military policeman, marshal, solicitor general, attorney general

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