Dogcatchers

/ˈdɔɡˌkætʃərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dogcatcher; multiple officials employed to capture and impound stray dogs in urban areas.

Etymology

Plural of 'dogcatcher' formed by adding '-s.' As cities grew larger, multiple dogcatchers were needed to handle increasing stray populations.

Kelly Says

The profession of dogcatcher became iconic in American comedy and literature—characters like the dogcatcher in 'The Andy Griffith Show' represented small-town authority figures of modest importance.

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