Meaning bootlegger
What does bootlegger mean? Here you find 5 meanings of the word bootlegger. You can also add a definition of bootlegger yourself

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bootlegger


1889, from bootleg (q.v.). The word enjoyed great popularity in the U.S. during Prohibition (1920-1933), and the abstracted element -legger was briefly active in word-formation, e.g. meatlegger during [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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bootlegger


A person that makes, sells, or transports (alcoholic liquor) illegally.
Source: glenbow.org

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bootlegger


(n) someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
Source: beedictionary.com

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bootlegger


A train that runs over more than one railroad.
Source: hobonickels.org

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bootlegger


An illegal trader of goods, especially of alcohol.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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