commissaire

/ ˌkɒmɪˈsɛə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of commissaire¹

from French: see commissary

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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