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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An illegal smuggler of rum.
2. 2
   someone who illegally smuggles liquor across a border wordnet
3. 3
   A smuggler of any alcoholic drink. broadly
4. 4
   A boat used for smuggling illicit alcoholic drinks.
5. 5
   A go-fast boat; a powerboat of the type associated with the smuggling of rum.

Synonyms

All synonyms

runner

Etymology

From rum + runner.

Related phrases

go fast boat

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