posse

pos·se

noun \ˈpä-sē\

Definition of POSSE

1

: a large group often with a common interest

2

: a body of persons summoned by a sheriff to assist in preserving the public peace usually in an emergency

3

: a group of people temporarily organized to make a search (as for a lost child)

4

: entourage 1

Examples of POSSE

1. The sheriff and his posse rode out to look for the bandits.
2. I went to the game with my posse.

Origin of POSSE

Medieval Latin posse comitatus, literally, power or authority of the county

First Known Use: 1645

Related to POSSE

Synonyms: entourage, following, cortege, retinue, suite, tail, train

Related Words: crew, personnel, staff; court; assistant, attendant, helper, retainer

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Rhymes with POSSE

Aussie, bossy, drossy, flossy, glossy