(UK, historical) A custom house officer who superintends the landing or shipping of goods for the coast trade.
(UK, historical) A custom house officer who superintends the landing or shipping of goods for the coast trade.
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(UK, historical) A division of customs stationed along the coast in an attempt to prevent smuggling.
(UK, historical) A customs officer who worked outside the custom house, visiting the docks, warehouses, etc.
(UK, historical) A person employed around the coastlines of Britain in the 18th century to investigate smuggling.
(UK, dated) an official in the bond office whose duties included collecting duty on imported goods and issuing the relevant documentation.
(New Zealand) A loader and unloader of a ship's cargo.