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gauger

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gaug·er also gag·er  (gjr)
n.
1. One that gauges.
2. Chiefly British A revenue officer who inspects bulk goods subject to duty.
gauger, gager [ˈgeɪdʒə]
n
1. a person or thing that gauges
2. (Business / Commerce) Chiefly Brit a customs officer who inspects bulk merchandise, esp liquor casks, for excise duty purposes
3. (Business / Commerce) a collector of excise taxes


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