landshark

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A customs officer.
  • (obsolete) A swindler or fraudster.
  • (derogatory) A landgrabber.

Etymology

Compound from English land (real estate, urine) + English shark (trick, swindle).

Origin

English

shark

Gloss

trick, swindle

Concept
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Law

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