moonshiner

/ˈmuːnʃaɪnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who illicitly distills or makes whiskey, especially in the southern United States during Prohibition.

“The moonshiner was caught by the authorities for operating a still in the woods.”

Synonyms

  • bootlegger
  • illicit distiller

Antonyms

  • legislator
  • regulator