gin mill

• Veralteter umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für eine Bar, Kneipe oder Schänke, besonders eine billige, raue oder zwielichtige Lokalität. Der Begriff entstand Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts und wird in der heutigen Sprache selten verwendet.

An old-fashioned slang term for a bar, tavern, or saloon, especially one that is cheap, rough, or disreputable. The term originated in the early 20th century and is rarely used in modern speech.

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   A slang term for a bar, pub, or tavern, especially one that is cheap or rough.

   Bar oder Kneipe

   • He spent the evening at a local gin mill on the corner.
   • The old gin mill was known for its cheap drinks and loud music.
   • They found a quiet gin mill to have a few beers.