Definition of "taxman" in Anglais

noun

1. (sometimes derogatory) A tax collector.

   • 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.

2. (sometimes derogatory) A tax-collecting organ, personified.