Moon-curser (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who imports or exports without paying duties.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious moon-curser had been smuggling goods for years, evading customs officials with ease.
- Customs officials finally caught the moon-curser attempting to export contraband from the docks.
- He had become one of the most notorious moon-cursers of the 18th century, making a profit by exploiting loopholes in maritime law.
- Local officials suspected the merchant of being a moon-curser due to the high volume of undervalued goods in his cargo.
- Law enforcement cracked down on moon-cursers who smuggled luxury goods to avoid paying the heavy tariffs imposed by the government.