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
Aqua-vitæ, a general name for strong waters, was brought over in large quantities during the seventeenth century, and sold for about three shillings a gallon.
From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Earle, Alice Morse
He refreshes us, not with the divine fountain, but too often with vulgar strong waters, stimulating indeed to the taste, but soon ending in dislike, or even nausea.
From Essays Æsthetical by Calvert, George H. (George Henry)
The energy and authority of Cromwell, however, and the refreshment of some food and strong waters, reconciled them to pursuing their task.
From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir
