What does rum-runner mean?
Rum-runner means (US, Canada) An alcohol smuggler, especially from the Prohibition era..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(US, Canada) An alcohol smuggler, especially from the Prohibition era..
Near-synonyms: bootlegger; moonshiner, shiner
Near-synonym: speedboat
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Rum-runner means (US, Canada) An alcohol smuggler, especially from the Prohibition era..
Common synonyms include bootlegger, moonshiner, shiner, go-fast boat.
Possible antonyms include revenuer.
Near-synonyms: bootlegger; moonshiner, shiner
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