"who-hit-John" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} who-hit-John (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang) Hard liquor; whiskey. Tags: US, slang, uncountable Related terms: who shot John
    Sense id: en-who-hit-John-en-noun-Cobrg~0- Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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