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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
rum-runner

"smuggler or transporter of illicit liquor," 1919, from rum (n.) + runner.

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rum-runner

alt. 1 (context US Canada English) an alcohol smuggler, especially from the Prohibition era. 2 the fast boats used by these smugglers. n. 1 (context US Canada English) an alcohol smuggler, especially from the Prohibition era. 2 the fast boats used by these smugglers.

Usage examples of "rum-runner".

Then he called another number in Ecorse, famed rum-runner hangout of the prohibition days.