Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Literally, the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors; hence, specifically, in British India, the government excise upon such liquors; the licensing of dealers in strong drink.

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  • noun India The manufacture or sale of liquors or drugs.

Etymologies

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From Persian آبکاری (ābkārī), from آبکار (ābkār).

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