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

For the sternest of reasons the Commandant had, for two or three years past, denied himself the taste of strong waters.

From Major Vigoureux by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Of the strong waters Lancelot and I would have none, for in those days I never touched them, nor did Lancelot.

From Marjorie by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)

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