DCHP-1 Online
Rummy [< rummy drunkard] Slang, Obs. 
n. a political opponent of the temperance movement.
- 1853 The Rummies gathered from all parts of the neighborhood, to have a last look at--the establishment.
- 1908 If we do run and win we will make the rummies run at Ottawa.
- 1853 The Rummies gathered from all parts of the neighborhood, to have a last look at--the establishment.