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Definition of Moonshiner

1. Noun. Someone who makes or sells illegal liquor.

Definition of Moonshiner

1. n. A person engaged in illicit distilling; -- so called because the work is largely done at night.

Definition of Moonshiner

1. Noun. Someone who makes or distributes moonshine ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moonshiner

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moonshiner

Literary usage of Moonshiner

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Republican Campaign Text Book for 1880 by Republican Congressional Committee (1880)
"In four years 3874 stills destroyed and 1018 moonshiner» arrested— Killed and wounded officers, and cost In money. In these operations, during the past four ..."

2. The Year Book of the United States Brewers' Association by United States Brewers' Association (1911)
"ENCOURAGING THE moonshiner. How Prohibition Has Revived An Ancient and Profitable Occupation in the Southern States. BY JOHN KIRK. ..."

3. The Year Book of the United States Brewers' Association by United States Brewers' Association (1911)
"ENCOURAGING THE moonshiner. How Prohibition Has Revived An Ancient and Profitable Occupation in the Southern States. BY JOHN KIRK. ..."

4. Federal Finances: Or, The Income of the United States by William E. Burke (1891)
"These traits of character have long made the Southern moonshiner a troublesome character to the government. The moonshine stills, hidden away in the ..."

5. The Tramp at Home by Lee Meriwether (1889)
"A PIOUS moonshiner. -"-I RIDE INTO NORTH CAROLINA. NEXT morning my horse was saddled, my blankets strapped on, and everything made ready for my departure to ..."

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