Nabman

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A constable or bailiff; a law enforcement officer who apprehends criminals. archaic, slang

    "Old Donton has sent the nabman after him at last."

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"Old Donton has sent the nabman after him at last."

Etymology

From nab + -man.

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