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

  • noun A dog officer.

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  • noun A person whose job is to catch and remove stray dogs.

Etymologies

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dog +‎ catcher

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  • 1. A synonym for or reference to the lowest possible and least respected elected office.

    2 A policeman who eats in a restaurant without paying.

    July 11, 2009