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contrabandist
[ kon-truh-ban-dist ]
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- contra·bandism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of contrabandist1
From the Spanish word contrabandista, dating back to 1810–20. See contraband, -ist
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Example Sentences
In Andalusia they say that a contrabandist can conceal himself behind half a brick.
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The rude native, the contrabandist who mocked at laws seemed stupefied by the news.
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They scent the soldiers as a contrabandist's dog scents a custom-house officer.
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The contrabandist swore to betray nothing, and he kept his word; nobody was more trustworthy than the genuine smuggler.
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The artless contrabandist, besides his own modest pack, had fourteen several hampers and boxes under his charge.
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