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contrabandist


con·tra·band·ist

noun \-ˌban-dist\

Definition of CONTRABANDIST

: smuggler

Examples of CONTRABANDIST

  1. <contrabandists supplying the rebels with guns>

First Known Use of CONTRABANDIST

circa 1818

Related to CONTRABANDIST

Synonyms: bootlegger, smuggler, courier, runner
Related Words: coyote, gunrunner, mule [slang]
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