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rumrunner

/ˈrʌmˌruːnər/ noun · British & US
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What does rumrunner mean?

noun

A person who smuggles liquor, especially during Prohibition in the United States. A boat or ship that smuggles liquor.

Example

"The rumrunner sailed through the night, avoiding the coast guard to deliver its cargo of bootlegged liquor."

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