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2. police
noun. ['pəˈliːs'] the force of policemen and officers.
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Etymology
- police (English)
- police (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- politia (Latin)
3. police
verb. ['pəˈliːs'] maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol.
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Etymology
- police (English)
- police (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- politia (Latin)
4. matron
noun. ['ˈmeɪtrən'] a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified.
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6. matron
noun. ['ˈmeɪtrən'] a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution.