rum|run|ning

rum|run|ning
rum|run|ning «RUHM RUHN ihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
the act of smuggling alcoholic liquor.
–adj.
that smuggles alcoholic liquor.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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