Posse

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈpÉ’.sɪ/
• US IPA: /ˈpÉ‘.si/

Origin

From Medieval Latin posse comitatus.

Full definition of posse

Noun

1. (US) A group of people summoned to help law enforcement
2. (US) A search party
3. (US, Jamaica) A criminal gang
4. (by extension) A group of associates

Related terms

• vigilante

Anagrams

• pesos, poses, speos, s'pose, spose