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Definition of Rum Row in English: Rum Rownoun US historical 1A part of a town or city frequented by alcoholics, vagrants, etc., or where an abundance of public houses, taverns, etc., are located. 2(During the Prohibition era) a row of ships loaded with illicit liquor, anchored outside of the jurisdiction of the United States; an area in which such a row of ships is found.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in New York Daily Tribune. Definition of Rum Row in US English: Rum Rownoun US historical 1A part of a town or city frequented by alcoholics, vagrants, etc., or where an abundance of public houses, taverns, etc., are located. 2(During the Prohibition era) a row of ships loaded with illicit liquor, anchored outside of the jurisdiction of the United States; an area in which such a row of ships is found.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in New York Daily Tribune. |