exciseman

[ ek-sahyz-muh n, -sahys- ]

/ ˈɛk saɪz mən, -saɪs- /

an officer who collects excise taxes and enforces excise laws.

Origin of exciseman

First recorded in 1640–50; excise¹ + man¹

Nay, to be plain with you—we doubt if your education has been sufficiently intellectual for an Exciseman.

Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) |John Wilson
The candles are now laid upon a table for the inspection of the exciseman, and afterwards removed to the storehouse.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure
The exciseman who pounced on a party of smugglers got a special reward, but he risked his life.

The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) |Moncure Daniel Conway
Many a better man than yourself—beg your pardon—has been, and is now, an Exciseman.

Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) |John Wilson

"Auld Mahoun's" forked tail has caught the exciseman by the cravat.

George Cruikshank |W. H. Chesson

exciseman

/ (ˈɛksaɪzˌmæn) /

British (formerly) a government agent whose function was to collect excise and prevent smuggling