moss-trooper
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moss–troop·er

noun \ˈms-ˌtrü-pər\

Definition of MOSS-TROOPER

1
: one of a class of 17th century raiders in the marshy border country between England and Scotland
2
: pirate
moss–troop·ing \-piŋ\ adjective

First Known Use of MOSS-TROOPER

1645

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