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Moonshiner: meaning, definitions and examples

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moonshiner

 

[ ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

illegal alcohol production

A moonshiner is a person who illegally distills and sells alcohol, usually in rural areas to avoid detection by authorities. Moonshining has a long history in the United States, dating back to the colonial period.

Synonyms

bootlegger, distiller, illicit alcohol producer

Examples of usage

  • His uncle was known in the area as a skilled moonshiner.
  • Authorities raided the moonshiner's hidden still in the woods.
  • The moonshiner operated under the cover of darkness to avoid detection.

Translations

Translations of the word "moonshiner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fabricante de aguardente

🇮🇳 चांदनी बनाने वाला

🇩🇪 Schwarzbrenner

🇮🇩 pembuat minuman keras ilegal

🇺🇦 самогонник

🇵🇱 bimbrownik

🇯🇵 密造酒製造者 (みつぞうしゅせいぞうしゃ)

🇫🇷 distillateur clandestin

🇪🇸 fabricante de licor ilegal

🇹🇷 kaçak içki üreticisi

🇰🇷 밀주 제조업자

🇸🇦 صانع الخمور

🇨🇿 nelegální výrobce alkoholu

🇸🇰 nelegálny výrobca alkoholu

🇨🇳 造私酒者

🇸🇮 nelegalni proizvajalec alkohola

🇮🇸 ólöglegur áfengisframleiðandi

🇰🇿 заңсыз спирт ішімдігін өндіруші

🇬🇪 ალკოჰოლური სასმელების არალეგალური მწარმოებელი

🇦🇿 qanunsuz alkoqol istehsalçısı

🇲🇽 fabricante de licor ilegal

Etymology

The term 'moonshiner' originated in the United States in the early 19th century, derived from the practice of distilling alcohol by the light of the moon to avoid detection. Moonshiners played a significant role during the Prohibition era in the 1920s, when the production and sale of alcohol were banned in the United States. Despite the legal risks, moonshining remains a part of American folklore and history.

See also: moon.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,352, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.