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Volsteadian

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Vol·​stead·​ian | \ (ˈ)väl¦stedēən, (ˈ)vȯl-, (ˈ)vōl- \

Definition of Volsteadian

: of or relating to prohibition Volsteadian days Volsteadian restrictions

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History and Etymology for Volsteadian

Volstead Act, congressional act passed October 28, 1919 to enforce prohibition (after Andrew J. Volstead †1947 American legislator and author of the Volstead Act) + English -an

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“Volsteadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Volsteadian. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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