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Princeton's WordNet
bootlegger, moonshinernoun
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
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bootleggernoun
An illegal trader of goods, especially of alcohol.
Etymology: Originally a nickname given to smugglers in King George III's reign, derived from the smugglers' custom of hiding packages of valuables in their large sea-boots when dodging the king's coastguardsmen.
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A bootlegger is a person who is involved in the illegal production, distribution, or sale of goods, particularly alcoholic beverages. This term originated during the Prohibition period in the United States when the sale and consumption of alcohol was banned. People then started making and selling alcohol secretly, and these individuals were referred to as bootleggers. In a broader sense, the term can be used to refer to anyone involved in smuggling or illicit trading of any prohibited goods.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Bootlegger in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Bootlegger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of Bootlegger in a Sentence
We were actually told by a neighbor that the home was rumored to have been built by a bootlegger and a German baron.
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