Definition of potheen. Meaning of potheen. Synonyms of potheen

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Definition of potheen

Potheen
Poteen Po*teen", Potheen Po*theen", n. [Ir. poitin a small pot, whisky made in private stills; cf. pota pot, fr. E. pot.] Whisky distilled in a small way privately or illicitly by the Irish peasantry.
potheen
Poteen Po*teen", n. [Cf. Ir. potaim, poitim, I drink, poitin a small pot.] Whisky; especially, whisky illicitly distilled by the Irish peasantry. [Written also potheen, and potteen.]
Potheen
Potheen Po*theen", n. See Poteen.

Meaning of potheen from wikipedia

- Poitín (Irish pronunciation: [ˈpˠɛtʲiːnʲ]), anglicized as poteen (/pəˈt(ʃ)iːn, pɒˈtiːn/) or potcheen, is a traditional Irish distilled beverage (40–90%...
- Charlie Potheen (1973), The Dikler (1974) Leading trainer (7 wins): Fulke WalwynTaxidermist (1958), Mill House (1967), Charlie Potheen (1973), The...
- extended p****age discusses St. Brandan among the Irish who liked "to brew potheen, and dance the pater o'pee, and knock each other over the head with shillelaghs...
- Taxidermist (1958), Mill House (1963), Man of the West (1968), Charlie Potheen (1972), Diamond Edge (1981) Weights given in stones and pounds amateur...
- area became home to illegal distilleries producing moonshine known as "potheen" (from Irish poitín, "little pot"). Alcohol was legal but heavily taxed...
- Captain Christy The Dikler Game Spirit 1973 The Dikler Pendil Charlie Potheen 1972 Glencaraig Lady Royal Toss The Dikler 1971 L'Escargot Leap Frog The...
- Thoroughbred Hall of Fame. Bewitch was the only filly of the three. From her dam, Potheen (purchased by Warren Wright for the small sum of $500), Bewitch inherited...
- Liberties Hall and The Finding of Moses. In Praise of Potheen O long life to the man who invented potheen - Sure the Pope ought to make him a martyr - If myself...
- G Owen 1972 Slaves Dream 8 10-06 Michael ****inson R Hall 1973 Charlie Potheen 8 11-10 Terry Biddlecombe Fulke Walwyn 1974 Cuckolder 9 10-01 Andy Turnell...
- Horse of the Year and 1935 Leading sire in North America. Out of the mare Potheen, his damsire was Wildair, winner of the 1920 Metropolitan Handicap. Trained...