strong waters
Britishplural noun
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Perhaps only through such filters as Alexander platz will Joyce's strong waters be made potable to the public.
From Time Magazine Archive
Helms alone does not drink strong waters of any kind.
From Time Magazine Archive
I don't suppose he believed it for an instant; doubtless he thought me a wonderful liar, and put it all down as the result of a liking for strong waters.
From In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas by Boothby, Guy Newell
Where is she to buy her souchong, or her strong waters, except from us!
From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
The excise, during the civil wars, was levied on bread, flesh-meat, as well as beer, ale, strong waters and many other commodities.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell by Hume, David
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