blind tiger

noun

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. an illegal saloon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blind tiger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; perhaps so called because exhibitions of natural curiosities served as fronts for such places

Example Sentences

Blind Tiger Brewery recently released its first all-Kansas-made beer crafted with hops from Kansas Hop and barley from Kansas Malt Co.

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As for The Blind Tiger, the venue will be allowed to host live concerts going forward, say county health department officials, but only if it follows COVID-19 prevention rules.

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But The Blind Tiger seems to have opened its eyes to the hazards of its missteps last week.

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Someone posted a since-deleted photo of the event that clearly depicted a mostly maskless crowd in a packed room at the popular live music venue The Blind Tiger.

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He recalls as a child taking a blind tiger for walks and playing with two bear cubs.

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