Rr: Revenuers

n.

1. Informal A government agent in charge of collecting revenue, especially one responsible for halting the unlawful distilling or bootlegging of alcohol.

2. A lightly armed motorboat used by revenuers.

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Zz: Zapata Mustache

Emiliano 1879?-1919.

Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt (1910-1919) for agrarian reforms, during which he captured Mexico City three times.

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Zapata Mustache:

n.

A mustache that curves downward on each side.

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[After Emiliano Zapata.]

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