v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Smuggled p. pr. & vb. n. Smuggling ] [ Of Low German or Scand. origin; cf. LG. smuggeln, D. smokkelen, G. schmuggeln, Dan. smugle, Sw. smyga to introduce or convey secretly, Dan. i smug secretly, D. smuigen to eat in secret, AS. sm&unr_;gan to creep. See Smock. ] 1. To import or export secretly, contrary to the law; to import or export without paying the duties imposed by law; as, to smuggle lace. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fig.: To convey or introduce clandestinely. [ 1913 Webster ]