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
Add the palate of a gourmet born, a free hand at the fat, the sweet, strong waters and high flavors—what wonder it is to envy those of us they fed!
From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by McCulloch-Williams, Martha
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
The snows of more than thirty winters have whitened our valley, since we have abstained from the strong waters of the pale-faces.
From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 by Jones, James Athearn
