I. ˈrəm noun
Etymology: probably short for obsolete rumbullion rum
Date: 1654
1. : an alcoholic beverage distilled from a fermented cane product (as molasses)
2. : alcoholic liquor
the demon rum
II. adjective
( rum·mer ; rum·mest )
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1752
1. chiefly British : queer , odd
writing is a rum trade — Angela Thirkell
2. chiefly British : difficult , dangerous