Re: RARA-AVIS: word usage


Mari Hall (found.dead.in.texas@airmail.net)
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 08:19:16 -0500


Duane Spurlock wrote:
>
> Here's another question about slang.
> While reading Himes' ALL SHOT UP, one character tells another that all he's
> accustomed to drinking is "white mule." Any idea as to what this might be?
> -- Duane

probably what we call "everclear" Or it may be a "brand" name.

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