What does moonshiner mean?
Definitions for moonshiner
ˈmunˌʃaɪ nərmoon·shin·er
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Princeton's WordNet
bootlegger, moonshinernoun
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
Wiktionary
moonshinernoun
Someone who makes or distributes moonshine
Wikipedia
Moonshiner
"The Moonshiner is a folk song with disputed origins. It is catalogued as Roud Folk Song Index No. 4301. Some believe that the song originated in America, then later was made famous in Ireland. Others believe that it was the other way around. The Clancy Brothers stated on their recording that the song is of Irish origin, but again, this is disputed. Delia Murphy was singing it in Ireland from the late 1930s. American country music singer Tex Ritter is famous for a song of similar tune and lyrics by the title "Jack of Diamonds" from as early as 1933. Bob Dylan recorded "Moonshiner" in 1963; this version was released on The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961-1991. The song has also been performed by Elliott Smith, Cat Power, Rumbleseat, Cast Iron Filter, Peter Rowan, Railroad Earth, Bob Forrest, Roscoe Holcomb, Uncle Tupelo, Jeffrey Foucault, The Tallest Man On Earth, Tim Hardin, Charlie Parr, Punch Brothers, Redbird, Robert Francis, Scorpios, Dave Van Ronk, Ekoostik Hookah and Moriarty. Lost Dog street band, Jodi James and Clay Parker.
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moonshiner
A moonshiner is a person who illegally produces and/or sells homemade alcoholic beverages, especially distilled spirits like whiskey. The term originated in the United States during the Prohibition era, referring to individuals who produced and sold alcohol clandestinely, often in the night or "by the light of the moon", to evade law enforcement. Today, it can refer to anyone who illegally brews alcohol without a license or in violation of other regulations. It is often associated with homemade production methods and rural or mountainous areas.
Webster Dictionary
Moonshinernoun
a person engaged in illicit distilling; -- so called because the work is largely done at night
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of moonshiner in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of moonshiner in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- SchwarzbrennerGerman
- moonshinerSpanish
- MoonshinerFinnish
- moonshinerFrench
- pembuat minuman keras secara gelapIndonesian
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