Adam's ale
Example Sentences
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They had a special objection to carrying fresh water, and nearly always bolted when they discovered it was "Adam's ale" that was swishing about on the outside of their hump.
From "Over There" with the Australians by Knyvett, R. Hugh (Reginald Hugh)
“That second cup of Adam’s ale was better than the first,” he said appreciatively, “and this ’ere’s the best banana I ever nibbled.
From Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris by Spurrier, Steven
A Rechabite poor Will must live, And drink of Adam's ale.
From Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations by Various
Adam's ale: and may so pure an element be always at hand.
From Routledge's Manual of Etiquette by Routledge, George
Soda-water was the sole product of the lemonade factories; but the quality of Adam's ale tasted worse and was more suggestive of typhoid in that form than in any other.
From The Siege of Kimberley by Phelan, T.
