noun
lawman
LAW-man
noun
1
A law-enforcement officer, especially in a Western or frontier setting.
"The old lawman had cleaned up three towns before he retired."
"A young lawman rode into town looking for the outlaws."
How to Use Lawman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sheriff, marshal, or other officer who enforces the law.
Word Forms
lawmen plural
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Etymology
From Old English lahmann, ultimately from Old Norse lǫgmaðr — "law" plus "man."