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levier

American  
[lev-ee-er] / ˈlɛv i ər /

noun

  1. a person who levies.

Etymology

Origin of levier

1485–95 levy + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.

From John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea by Kingston, William Henry Giles

"I doubt not," answered Robin, "he is a levier of toll and tithe, which I shall put him upon proof of his right to receive, by making trial of his might to enforce."

From Maid Marian by Peacock, Thomas Love

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