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.