SHEBEEN


Meaning of SHEBEEN in English

[ ʃɪ'bi:n ]

■ noun (especially in Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa) an unlicensed establishment or private house selling alcoholic drink.

Origin

C18: from Anglo-Ir. síbín , from séibe 'mugful'.

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