What is the keeping of an alehouse by an officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure called?
scotale — The keeping of an alehouse by an officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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