Twisted taper

Rat of cellar is a term indicating, according to the context, either one of the agents of the customs or a candle. Its plural is twisted tapers . The orthography without indent (rat of cellar) is also tolerated.

Candle

The twisted taper is before a a whole wick of lighting, described in the TLFI as being a “thin and long candle, rolled up on itself, of which one is used for oneself to light a cellar”.

Agent of the customs

In the specific context of the right, this name nominates also a person.

The service of the indirect taxation, in addition to the rights of Customs, has a service dealing only with the rights on the Vin S, the Tabac and the alcoholic drinks.

The mobile agents, controllers or inspectors, who are affected there, are organized in flying squads. Those hailed cars and trucks, excavated and searched the firm suspectées in shift. This excavation often begin with a visit from the Cave; these dedicated people were called " rats of cellar ".

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