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VIDEO: The term "mountain dew" -- according to Merriam-Webster dictionary -- is a synonym for the alcoholic beverage moonshine, dating back to 1816.
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  • January 21, 2019

PepsiCo opposes distillery's efforts to trademark 'Mountain Dew'

The term "mountain dew" -- according to Merriam-Webster dictionary -- is a synonym for the alcoholic beverage moonshine, dating back to 1816.

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