rummy Definition

rum¹
noun

1. An spirit distilled from fermented sugar-cane juice or from molasses.
(N Amer)
2. Alcoholic liquor in general.

Derivative: rummy
adj

Etymology: 17c.

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rummy¹
noun

(originally US)
1. A card game in which each player tries to collect sets or sequences of three or more cards.

Etymology: Early 20c.

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