contrabandist

[ kon-truh-ban-dist ]

/ ˈkɒn trəˌbæn dɪst /

a person engaged in contraband trade; smuggler.

Origin of contrabandist

From the Spanish word contrabandista, dating back to 1810–20. See contraband, -ist

con·tra·band·ism, noun

In Andalusia they say that a contrabandist can conceal himself behind half a brick.

In Kedar's Tents |Henry Seton Merriman
I demand the service of this contrabandist as my domestic until this day week.'

Little Dorrit |Charles Dickens
A contrabandist was entrusted with a good many things, and knew how to keep them secret.

Toilers of the Sea |Victor Hugo
They scent the soldiers as a contrabandist's dog scents a custom-house officer.

The King of the Mountains |Edmond About

With the confidence which the contrabandist inspired in him he asked him for money.

The Dead Command |Vicente Blasco Ibez