taxman

Definitions

1. A tax collector.
   derogatory, sometimes
2. A tax-collecting organ, personified.
   derogatory, sometimes

Equivalents

Examples

“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⟳.”

“The taxman is an especially hated presence. 'Let's just say⟳ that certain elements around these parts could live⟳ without their company,' observes one ...”

“The G8 leaders also called on multinationals to make⟳ a full disclosure to the taxman over how much tax they pay⟳ in different countries.”

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