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Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.an illegal saloon.[1855-60, Amer.; perh. so called because exhibitions of natural curiosities served as fronts for such places]
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blind tiger — A place where liquor is illegally sold; a speakeasy. This term was commonly used during prohibition and derives from the practice of exhibiting animal curiosities in these establishments. Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Nolo’s Plain… … Law dictionary
blind tiger — ☆ blind tiger n. [Old Slang] SPEAK EASY … English World dictionary
blind tiger — blind′ ti′ger n. Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. dial. an illegal saloon • Etymology: 1855–60, amer … From formal English to slang
blind tiger — noun a) A speakeasy b) A drug joint, where illegal sale of intoxicant drugs happens Syn: blind pig, speakeasy … Wiktionary
blind tiger — noun another term for blind pig … English new terms dictionary
blind tiger — noun Date: 1857 a place that sells intoxicants illegally … New Collegiate Dictionary
blind tiger — A place where intoxicants are sold on the sly, and contrary to the law. A tippling house … Black's law dictionary
blind tiger — A place where intoxicants are sold on the sly, and contrary to the law. A tippling house … Black's law dictionary
blind tiger — A term, of frequent use during the period of national prohibition, meaning a place where intoxicating liquor is sold in violation of law. State v Tabler, 34 Ind App 393, 72 NE 1039 … Ballentine's law dictionary
blind tiger — noun Etymology: probably so called from the evasion of prohibition laws by selling liquor in establishments disguised as halls for exhibiting natural curiosities slang : a place that sells intoxicants illegally : speakeasy … Useful english dictionary
