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Tidewaiter

A customs inspector at a seaport who oversees the landing of goods from merchant vessels in order to secure payment of duties.

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noun
  1. 1

    A customs inspector at a seaport who oversees the landing of goods from merchant vessels in order to secure payment of duties.

  2. 2

    A person who watches public opinion before declaring their own.

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