Adam's ale
Example Sentences
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They had a special objection to carrying fresh water, and nearly always bolted when they discovered it was "Adam's ale" that was swishing about on the outside of their hump.
From "Over There" with the Australians by Knyvett, R. Hugh (Reginald Hugh)
A cooling plunge at the break of day, A paddle, a row, or sail, With always a fish for a mid-day dish, And plenty of Adam's ale.
From The Ontario Readers Third Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
"I suppose the stingy one at home only drinks Adam's ale?"
From Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers by Moodie, Susanna
They warn't put into Adam's ale for nothin', that's a fact.'
From Nature and Human Nature by Haliburton, Thomas Chandler
"There, my boy, there's Adam's ale for you," said he, and into the glass of hot water he popped a peppermint lozenge.
From Lords of the North by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
