douanier
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A startled douanier, standing in the door of his office stared up into the square faces of grey-coated horsemen riding past.
From Time Magazine Archive
"A douanier," said I. "Nothing to be afraid of, my pet."
From A Marriage at Sea by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)
As he spoke a douanier lounged out of his little whitewashed lair Terry pointed out objects of interest here and there.
From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic
Yes, of course, the douanier was—a remarkable painter.
From Since Cézanne by Bell, Clive
Jack asked in amazement; and then the black cocks’ plumes in the casquette of the douanier revealed the information that he craved.
From A Woman's Will by Caliga, I. H. (Isaac Henry)
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