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smuggle |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Smuggle \Smug"gle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Smuggled}; p. pr & vb n. {Smuggling}.] [Of Low German or Scand. origin; cf LG smuggeln D. smokkelen G. schmuggeln Dan. smugle, Sw smyga to introduce or convey secretly, Dan. i smug secretly, D. smuigen to eat in secret, AS sm?gan to creep. See {Smock}.] 1. To import or export secretly, contrary to the law; to import or export without paying the duties imposed by law; as to smuggle lace. 2. Fig.: To convey or introduce clandestinely. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Smuggle \Smug"gle\, v. i. To import or export in violation of the customs laws. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: smuggle v 1: transport illegally 2: sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol [syn: {bootleg}]
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