moss–trooper

noun moss–troop·er \ˈmȯs-ˌtrü-pər\

Definition of MOSS-TROOPER

: one of a class of 17th century raiders in the marshy border country between England and Scotland

: pirate

— moss–troop·ing \-piŋ\ adjective

1645

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