Nabman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nabman is a noun meaning (slang, archaic) A constable or bailiff; a law enforcement officer who apprehends criminals.
Meaning
(slang, archaic) A constable or bailiff; a law enforcement officer who apprehends criminals.
Example Sentences
Old Donton has sent the nabman after him at last.
With one man always ashore on a month's relief, the select little company of four Nabmen are the chosen few of all Trinity House lightkeepers.
But debts, though borish, must be paid, And bailiffs a'n't bamm'd for many hours. Ah ! that the nabman's evil eyes Should ever come hither Such cheeks to wither !
His R–H must take good care, or that bit of blood will be seized while standing at the door of the Circe, as his carriage was the other day, by the unceremonious nabman.
Word Forms
- nabmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nuthook, nabber, nabobery, nabobry, nabobbery, nabobship.
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