With two such catchpoles as Henry and Uncle Fred at his heels there was nothing left for Grandpa Piper but to sign his abdication to the drapery business.
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Catchpole
/ˈkatʃpəʊl/
Synonyms for "catchpole" (30 found)
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The use of the catch-pole is said to have been to take horsemen in battle by the neck and drag them from their horses.
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