Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A police officer, especially in France.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[French.]

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  • I've never heard this used for cops before. What is it?

    October 29, 2008

  • French slang for "cop".

    October 29, 2008