Australian History the rebellion against William Bligh, Governor of New South Wales, by officers of the New South Wales Corps (noted for trafficking in rum) in 1808.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of Rum Rebellion in US English:
Rum Rebellion
noun
Australian History the rebellion against William Bligh, Governor of New South Wales, by officers of the New South Wales Corps (noted for trafficking in rum) in 1808.