mountain dew

illegally distilled corn liquor; moonshine.

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First recorded in 1810–20

“Have some mountain-dew,” said the Butterfly, gracefully handing him a blue-bell filled with the precious liquid.
The Butterfly's Ball|R.M. Ballantyne
Hecate's forefinger mixes it in a quaich with mountain-dew—and that is Atholl-brose?
Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2)|John Wilson
Your true Highlander will not relinquish his “mountain-dew” without a struggle.
The Smugglers|Charles G. Harper
We foresee a night of dancing and drinking—till the mountain-dew melt in the lustre of morn.
Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2)|John Wilson