Adam's ale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Adam's ale
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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Nothing like plain flour food and Adam's ale!
From Mortmain by Train, Arthur Cheny
A Rechabite poor Will must live, And drink of Adam's ale.
From Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations by Various
The brook gave Adam's ale of unsurpassed crystal.
From Rainbow Valley by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
A cooling plunge at the break of day, A paddle, a row, or sail, With always a fish for a mid-day dish, And plenty of Adam's ale.
From The Ontario Readers Third Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
Adam's ale: and may so pure an element be always at hand.
From Routledge's Manual of Etiquette by Routledge, George
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