strong waters
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Helms alone does not drink strong waters of any kind.
From Time Magazine Archive
Perhaps only through such filters as Alexander platz will Joyce's strong waters be made potable to the public.
From Time Magazine Archive
John Fenner, accused for being drunke with strong waters, was acquitted, it appearing to be of infirmity, and occasioned by the extremity of the cold.
From Diary in America, Series One by Marryat, Frederick
The few who do take kindly to strong waters are so hardened by a life of toil and exposure that the enemy is a lifetime in bringing them down..
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 by Various
At the risk of shaking him in general standing it should be called to your notice that Richard preceded breakfast with no strong waters.
From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry
