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Definition of Potheen
1. n. See Poteen.
Definition of Potheen
1. Noun. (alternative form of poteen) ¹
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Definition of Potheen
1. poteen [n -S] - See also: poteen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Potheen
Literary usage of Potheen
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The St. James's Magazine (1872)
"THE potheen MAKERS. AN IRISH TALE. CHAPTER II. TIME wore on. Misery at last drew
to its close. Few, if any, died from absolute starvation, but the famine ..."
2. The Miseries and Beauties of Ireland by Jonathan Binns (1837)
"... of the cholera—The Abbey—The Quay—Effect of prohibitory duties on illicit
distillation of whiskey—potheen—A word in behalf of illicit distillers— The ..."
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