rumrunner en · NOUN
Etymology
From rum + runner.
Meanings
- An illegal smuggler of rum.
- (broadly) A smuggler of any alcoholic drink.
- A boat used for smuggling illicit alcoholic drinks.
- A go-fast boat; a powerboat of the type associated with the smuggling of rum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rumrunners | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rum-runner | alternative | lexicographic | |
| rum runner | alternative | lexicographic |