polices

See also: policés

English

Etymology 1

From police +‎ -s.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pəˈliːsɪz/, /poʊˈliːsɪz/

• Audio (US):

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Noun

polices

1. (nonstandard, African-American Vernacular) plural of police (“police officer”)

   I saw three polices standing there, so I didn't try anything stupid.

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pəˈliːsɪz/

Verb

polices

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of police

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɔ.lis/

Verb

polices

1. second-person singular present indicative/subjunctive of policer

Anagrams

• picoles, picolés