strong waters

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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

Running tackle is decidedly preferable for such deep, strong waters as those between Coldham Hall and Reedham. 

From The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk by Davies, G. Christopher

The Dutchman provisioned him there with a bottle of strong waters and a bag of biscuits, and—what's more—called down to him so long as was prudent and kept him informed how the chase was going.

From The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

So we will take, with the reader's permission, for text next month, "Rembrandt, and strong waters."

From On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature by Ruskin, John