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Webster 1913 Edition
Moonshine
Moon′shineˊ
,Noun.
1.
The light of the moon.
2.
Hence, show without substance or reality.
3.
A month.
[R.]
Shak.
4.
A preparation of eggs for food.
[Obs.]
Moon′shineˊ
,Adj.
Moonlight.
[R.]
Clarendon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Moonshine
MOON'SHINE
,Noun.
1.
In burlesque, a month.A matter of moonshine, a matter of no consequence or of indifference.