1. Hist. In England, an officer or keeper of a royal forest, appointed to patrol the forest, drive out stray animals, and prevent trespassing.
2. An officer or warden who patrols and supervises the care and preservation of a public park or forest. [Cases: Woods and Forests
7. C.J.S. Woods and Forests §§ 9–11, 14–15.]
3. One of a group of soldiers who patrol a given region; esp., in the U.S. military, a soldier specially trained for surprise raids and close combat.
4. A member of a special state police force.
