"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) A member of a band of raiders or bandits who marauded the Scottish borders in the 17th century. Tags: historical Related terms: moss-trooping
    Sense id: en-moss-trooper-en-noun-qqBPcm1O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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