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Katie asked this question about Jeremy Poldark (Poldark, #3):
I'm listening, so I don't have the written words in front of me. Mr Graham has referenced the gagers (gajers??) a few times. I think they're folks who try to catch and bring before the courts those smuggling goods. Might someone here confirm this for me?
Vireya It is "gaugers" in the book.
Merriam-Webster definition:
"Definition of gauger. 1 : one that gauges. 2 chiefly British : an exciseman who inspects duti…moreIt is "gaugers" in the book.
Merriam-Webster definition:
"Definition of gauger. 1 : one that gauges. 2 chiefly British : an exciseman who inspects dutiable bulk goods."(less)
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Jeremy Poldark
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