DCHP-3

policeman

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n. — Obs.

an Indian employed by the R.C.M.P., earlier the N.W.M.P., as a constable with limited authority on a reserve or in other regions occupied by Indians.

Quotations

1886
The Chiefs are all strongly in favor of the continuance of the Potlach; the Policemen who are neither paid nor uniformed by the Department [of Indian affairs] I could not depend upon to act in this case and are besides mostly subordinate to the local Chiefs.
2n. — Obs. Hockey, Slang

a rugged, aggressive player whose function is to intimidate opposing players and thus prevent them from roughing up his team-mates.

Quotations

1963
The role of policeman in the NHL is a comparatively modern one. It can probably be traced to the stricter enforcement of rules in the last ten years. . . .