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
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
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)
Three of the morning, yet the hostel sent out a most hearty reek and firelight, the odours of stewing meats and of strong waters, and the sound of piping and trumping and laughing.
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil
