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A Watchman (or watchwoman) is an a member of a body of people employed to keep watch in an urban area, especially at night.[1][2][3] A group of watchmen is called "The Watch", and they are led by an officer (usually called "the Captain of the Watch").[4]

Watchmen are empowered to arrest suspected criminals, and to use force against violent lawbreakers. Hence they carry weapons (usually swords or polearms) and fight for their homes in times of war.[3]

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