Moonshiner

noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
Someone who makes or distributes moonshine (illicit alcohol).
"Near-synonyms: bootlegger; rum-runner"
2
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor wordnet

Synonyms

bootlegger bootlegger ;barkeep barkeeper barmaid

Antonyms

Example

"Near-synonyms: bootlegger; rum-runner"

Etymology

From moonshine + -er.

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