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tollgatherer

American

[tohl-gath-er-er] / ˈtoʊlˌgæð ər ər /

noun

a person who collects tolls, taxes, or other imposts.

Etymology

Origin of tollgatherer

1350–1400; Middle English tol gaderer. See toll ¹, gatherer ( def. )

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