catchpole

Etymology 1
From (or a northern variant thereof).

Noun

 * 1)  A taxman, one who gathers taxes.
 * 2) A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
 * 1) A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.

Translations

 * Czech:, biřic


 * German:

Noun

 * 1)  An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.