moss-trooper

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Noun moss-trooper has 1 sense

moss-trooper - a marauder and plunderer (originally operating in the bogs between England and Scotland)
--₁ is a kind of marauder, predator, vulture, piranha

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Moss-Trooper

Definition:

A moss-trooper can refer to different senses and usages depending on the context:

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun) - Historic Outlaw:

A moss-trooper historically referred to a member of a gang of outlaws or bandits who operated on the Scottish border during the 17th century.

Sample Sentence: The moss-troopers terrorized the villagers, stealing their livestock and evading capture.

Sense 2 (Noun) - Local Term:

In some local regions, moss-trooper can be used as a colloquial term referring to a mischievous or troublesome individual.

Sample Sentence: Watch out for that kid, he's a little moss-trooper always causing trouble!

Sense 3 (Verb) - Moving Stealthily:

As a verb, moss-trooper can mean to move or patrol stealthily or quietly.

Sample Sentence: The cat moss-trooped through the garden, stalking its prey.