ENFORCER

Etymology

Noun

enforcer (plural enforcers)

One who enforces.

The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.

(ice hockey) A player tasked with physically intimidating or confronting the opposition.

Synonym: policeman

Anagrams

• confrere, confrère, reconfer

Source: Wiktionary


En*for"cer, n.

Definition: One who enforces.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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