commissaire

/ ˌkɒmɪˈsɛə /

noun

(in professional cycle racing) a referee who travels in an open-topped car with the riders to witness any infringement of the rules

from French: see commissary

M. le Commissaire confronted Mr. Mole, and barred his passage to interrogate him.

I have the honour,” he asked, “of meeting M. le Commissaire?

He was taken by a Commissaire de Police and two men only, and the moment he got home he disappeared!

You could report the event to the 'commissaire' of the 'Quarter,' state what you know, and withdraw from the affair altogether.

On the 11th we arrive at Barumbu, a small Post with a large brick house for the Commissaire when he visits the place.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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