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词汇 rum-chaser
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Definition of rum-chaser in English:

rum-chaser

noun
US
  • 1Informal a person who habitually drinks rum; = rumhound (rare).

  • 2(During the Prohibition era) a law enforcement agent who pursues rum runners.

  • 3(During the Prohibition era) a coastguard speedboat used for pursuing rum-smugglers or their ships.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Boston Globe.

Definition of rum-chaser in US English:

rum-chaser

noun
US
  • 1Informal a person who habitually drinks rum; = rumhound (rare).

  • 2(During the Prohibition era) a law enforcement agent who pursues rum runners.

  • 3(During the Prohibition era) a coastguard speedboat used for pursuing rum-smugglers or their ships.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Boston Globe.

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