"moss-trooper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moss-troopers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} moss-trooper (plural moss-troopers)
  1. (historical) Any of a band of raiders or bandits who marauded the Scottish borders in the 17th century Wikipedia link: moss-trooper Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-moss-trooper-en-noun-Uy1R-3JY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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