exciseman

noun

ex·​cise·​man ˈek-ˌsīz-mən How to pronounce exciseman (audio)
-ˌsīs-,
-ˌman,
ek-ˈsīz-
: an officer who inspects and rates articles liable to excise under British law

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciseman was in 1647

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Cite this Entry

“Exciseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciseman. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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