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bootlegger

/ˈbuːtˌleɡər/ noun · British & US
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What does bootlegger mean?

noun

A person who smuggles or illegally produces liquor, especially during a period when its sale is prohibited.

Example

"The bootlegger was caught by the police while transporting a large quantity of whiskey."

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