barrelhouse
Meanings
noun
- A rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.
- A loud, percussive type of blues piano suitable for noisy bars or taverns.
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Etymology
From barrel + house. Originally used to refer specifically to a bar that served whiskey directly from the barrel.
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