speakeasy
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speak·easy

noun \ˈspēk-ˌē-zē\
plural speak·eas·ies

Definition of SPEAKEASY

: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold; specifically : such a place during the period of prohibition in the United States

First Known Use of SPEAKEASY

1889

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