nabman
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Meaning · English
A constable or bailiff; a law enforcement officer who apprehends criminals.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Old Donton has sent the nabman after him at last.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nabman” mean?
A constable or bailiff; a law enforcement officer who apprehends criminals.
Is “nabman” formal or informal?
nabman is generally archaic, slang.