toller

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который звонит в церковные колокола, часто для созыва прихожан, или человека, нанятого для сбора пошлин.

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.

   Звонарь

   • 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.

   Synonymsbell ringerbellmanringer

2. Toll CollectorB2formal

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

   Сборщик платы

   • 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.

   Synonymstoll collectortollman