taxman

Definition

A tax collector.

Etymology

From tax + man.

Example Sentences

• "Andrew Houſtoun and Adam Muſhet, being Tackſmen of the Excize, did Imploy Thomas Rue to be their Collector, and gave him a Sallary of 30. pound Sterling for a year."
• "The taxman’s taken all my dough. Left me in my stately home."
• "... a duty even more dreaded: to pay taxes. The taxman is primarily interested in those strong enough to create and lucky enough to sell."