moss-trooper

noun

moss-troop·​er ˈmȯs-ˌtrü-pər How to pronounce moss-trooper (audio)
1
: one of a class of 17th century raiders in the marshy border country between England and Scotland
2
: pirate
moss-trooping adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of moss-trooper was in 1645

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Cite this Entry

“Moss-trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss-trooper. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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