moss-trooper

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moss-troop·er (môs

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1. One of a band of raiders operating in the bogs on the borders of England and Scotland during the 17th century.

2. A plunderer; a marauder.

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moss-trooper - a marauder and plunderer (originally operating in the bogs between England and Scotland)

marauder, piranha, predator, vulture - someone who attacks in search of booty

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