toller

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die die Kirchenglocken läutet, oft um die Gemeinde zusammenzurufen, oder eine Person, die dafür bezahlt wird, Abgaben oder Zölle einzuziehen.

A noun referring to a person who rings church bells, often to summon a congregation, or someone employed to collect tolls.

1. Bell RingerC1formal

   A person who rings church bells, often to summon people to a service or mark a special occasion.

   Glockenläuter

   • The toller rang the bells for the evening service.
   • Every Sunday, the toller would sound the church bells.
   • The village toller was known for his precise timing.

   Synonymebell ringerbellmanringer

2. Toll CollectorB2formal

   Someone employed to collect fees or tolls, typically at a bridge, road, or gate.

   Mautnehmer

   • The toller at the gate collected the fee from each driver.
   • He worked as a toller on the old highway for many years.
   • The toller counted the coins and gave change to the travelers.

   Synonymetoll collectortollman