tidewaiter

tidewaiter
tidewaiter [tīdwāt΄ər]
n.
Historical a customs official who boarded incoming ships to prevent customs evasion

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tide·wait·er (tīdʹwā'tər) n.
A customs officer who boards incoming ships at a harbor.

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