Usage examples (35)

• It may be imagined that Mr. Stacpoole declined to receive oilcake as if it were "potheen" or other contraband, and at once closed his account with the firm in question.
• “Be jabers, let him drink his health in his own potheen.”
• A gentleman, who ought to know better, was buying some potheen, or illicit whisky, of the maker.
• Coming hilariously through the dwelling into the shop, these were soon busily drinking their 'potheen.'