barn|storm

barn|storm
barn|storm «BAHRN STRM», U.S. Informal.
–v.i.
1. to travel from one small town or country district to another, acting in plays, making political speeches, or, sometimes, giving lectures or concerts: »

The Whigs barnstormed to victory, shouting the slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler, too” (Hugh R. Fraser).

2. to earn one's living as an aviator traveling about, especially during the 1920's, stunt flying at country fairs, selling short flights, and giving occasional instruction.
–v.t.
to act in plays, make speeches, or, sometimes, give lectures or concerts in (small towns and country districts).
barn´storm´er, noun.

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