gauger

noun

gaug·​er ˈgā-jər 

1

: one that gauges

2

chiefly British : an exciseman who inspects dutiable bulk goods

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "officer who measures casks of wine to be sure that they contain a standard amount," borrowed from Anglo-French gaugeour, from gauger "to gauge entry 2" + -our -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1