strong waters
Example Sentences
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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 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 Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Who else would have treated you to a homily on black coffee and strong waters as I did this morning?
From Glories of Spain by Charles W. (William) Wood
They bring with them baskets of provisions, hams and shoulders, eggs, and the indispensable allowance of strong waters.
From The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 by John Lespérance
