Gendarme
['ʒɒndɑːm]
Definition
(n.) One of a body of heavy cavalry.
(n.) An armed policeman in France.
Edited by Johanna
Definition
n. originally a mounted lancer but since the Revolution one of a corps of military police divided into legions and companies:—pl. Gendarmes′ Gensdarmes′.—n. Gendar′merie the armed police of France.
Editor: Melinda