moss-trooper
noun
moss-troop·er
ˈmȯs-ˌtrü-pər 
1
: one of a class of 17th century raiders in the marshy border country between England and Scotland
2
: pirate
Word History
First Known Use
1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Moss-trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss-trooper. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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