douanier
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
The douanier was about to inspect, in his leisured way, when a peasant entered with some bags to be weighed.
From The Car of Destiny by Both, Armand
As the douanier had said, Philip Orlebar was not burned, for he had met his death in the open air.
From Fordham's Feud by Mitford, Bertram
Yes, of course, the douanier was—a remarkable painter.
From Since Cézanne by Bell, Clive
Meanwhile the douanier came at the right moment.
From Since Cézanne by Bell, Clive
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