exciseman
/ˈɛkˌsaɪzmən/
noun
- A government official who collects excise taxes and enforces laws related to them.
- In the 18th century, excisemen were often unpopular with smugglers.
- The exciseman inspected the distillery to ensure all taxes were paid.
- The exciseman kept detailed records of all taxable goods in the region.
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