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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.