- volsteadian
- vol·stead·ian
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volsteadian
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volsteadian — (ˈ)väl|stedēən, (ˈ)vȯl , (ˈ)vōl adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Volstead Act, congressional act passed October 28, 1919 to enforce prohibition (after Andrew J. Volstead died 1947 American legislator and author of the Volstead… … Useful english dictionary
Volsteadism — Volsteadian, adj. /vol sted iz euhm, vohl /, n. 1. the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages. 2. the enforcement of this policy. [1915 20, Amer.; see VOLSTEAD ACT, ISM] * * * … Universalium
volsteadism — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌsteˌdizəm noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Volstead Act + English ism : the doctrine of or adherence to prohibition * * * Volsteadian, adj. /vol … Useful english dictionary
