(UK, historical) A person employed around the coastlines of Britain in the 18th century to investigate smuggling.
(UK, historical) A person employed around the coastlines of Britain in the 18th century to investigate smuggling.
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(UK, historical) A customs officer who worked outside the custom house, visiting the docks, warehouses, etc.
(military, dated) A noncommissioned officer in the British cavalry whose duty is to assist the riding master.
(UK, historical) A custom house officer who superintends the landing or shipping of goods for the coast trade.
(historical) An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate.
(UK, historical) An officer who apprehended idlers on the street during church hours in Scotland.