strong waters
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Helms alone does not drink strong waters of any kind.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Perhaps only through such filters as Alexander platz will Joyce's strong waters be made potable to the public.
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The people are able 'fences,' and powder, fuses, and mining-tools easily melt into strong waters.
From To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
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
Wholesome advice against the abuse of hot liquors, particularly coffee, tea, chocolate, brandy and strong waters.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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