1688–9 Short Sc. Littany in J. Maidment (1868) 263 Our new kings vicegerent..More fitt to be a factor or custome collector.
1779 H. Mackay vii. 545 The oath required for Gold and Silver Thread, &c. to be administered by the Custom-Collector of the Port.
2004 M. S. Bilder vi. 129 Navigation Acts cases such as seizures by crown-appointed custom collectors or privateers.