levier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of levier
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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