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Word: Shebeen
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: from Anglo-Irish síbín, from séibe ‘mugful’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃɪˈbiːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially in Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa) an unlicensed establishment or private house selling alcohol and typically regarded as slightly disreputable.
Short Definition:unlicensed establishment selling alcohol
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