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Nuthook
Meaning
Noun
●
A
hook
on a
pole
to
pull down
boughs
for
gathering
nuts.
●
In People:
A
thief
who
steals
by means of
a hook.
●
In Crime:
A
bailiff
who
metaphorically
hooks
or
seizes
malefactors
; a
policeman
; a constable.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
nuthook
English
hook
English
hoke
Middle English (1100-1500)
hoc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
nut
English
nute
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Angler
Hooker
Nut-Hook
Police Officer
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