moss-trooper
noun
moss-troop·er
ˈmȯs-ˌtrü-pər 
1
: one of a class of 17th century raiders in the marshy border country between England and Scotland
2
: pirate
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“Moss-trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss-trooper. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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