strong waters

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Helms alone does not drink strong waters of any kind.

From Time Magazine Archive

Perhaps only through such filters as Alexander platz will Joyce's strong waters be made potable to the public.

From Time Magazine Archive

At the risk of shaking him in general standing it should be called to your notice that Richard preceded breakfast with no strong waters.

From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry

It is not ale, or strong waters, I promise you, that those gentles drink, but Priniac, Languedoc, Tent, Muscadine, Chiante, and Tokay—never a flask under the half-guinea.'

From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

The people are able 'fences,' and powder, fuses, and mining-tools easily melt into strong waters.

From To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir