jerquer
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Jerquer — Jer quer, n. [Cf. F. chercher to search, E. search.] A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods. [Eng.] [Written also {jerguer.}] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jerquer — /ˈdʒɜkə/ (say jerkuh) noun (formerly) an internal check officer in the Department of Customs and Excise concerned mainly with accounting for and checking manifested goods. {origin uncertain} …
jerguer — Jerquer Jer quer, n. [Cf. F. chercher to search, E. search.] A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods. [Eng.] [Written also {jerguer.}] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jerguer — Jer guer, n. See {Jerquer}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jerque — v.t. examine papers of (a ship) for smuggling attempts, etc. ♦ jerquer, n. customs officer who jerques ships … Dictionary of difficult words
