Directed graph showing the derivation of Welsh "heddwas": "police officer" from Indo-European *steh₂-: "to stand" and *sed-: "to sit" Also shown from *steh₂-: "stand", "statue" specifically from Celtic *uɸostos/*wastos: "vassal", "valet" from *sed-: "sit", "chair" specifically from Celtic *sīdos/*sedom: "sidhe", "strontium"
The Welsh word for "police officer" (lit. "peace-servant") contains the roots for both "sit" and "stand" 😁