BOOTLEG


Meaning of BOOTLEG in English

■ adjective (of alcoholic drink or a recording) made or distributed illegally.

■ noun an illegal musical recording.

Derivatives

~ger noun

~ging noun

Origin

C19: from the smugglers' practice of hiding bottles in their boots.

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