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Date: 1600-1700
Origin: Probably from rumbullion 'rum' (1600-1700)

rum

1 noun
     
Related topics: Drink
rum1 [uncountable and countable]
DFD a strong alcoholic drink made from sugar, or a glass of this drink
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