ardent spirits

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plural noun
  1. strong alcoholic liquors made by distillation, as brandy, whiskey, or gin.

Origin of ardent spirits

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First recorded in 1790–1800

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ardent spirits

pl n
  1. spirits, such as rum, whisky, etc

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