volsteadian

volsteadian: \(ˈ)väl|stedēən, (ˈ)vȯl-, (ˈ)vōl-\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Volstead Act, congressional act passed October 28, 1919 to enforce prohibition (after Andrew J. Volstead died 1947 American legislator and author of the Volstead Act) + English -an

: of or relating to prohibition

volsteadian days

volsteadian restrictions

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volsteadian — vol·stead·ian … English syllables
Volsteadism — Volsteadian, adj. /vol sted iz euhm, vohl /, n. 1. the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages. 2. the enforcement of this policy. [1915 20, Amer.; see VOLSTEAD ACT, ISM] * * * … Universalium
volsteadism — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌsteˌdizəm noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Volstead Act + English ism : the doctrine of or adherence to prohibition * * * Volsteadian, adj. /vol … Useful english dictionary

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