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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

Added to "strong waters" and ice, the mint with its delicate flavor, its cooling, soothing qualities, made the perfect drink for Virginia gentlemen during the humid midsummer.

From Domestic Life in Virginia in the Seventeenth Century by Jester, Annie Lash

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 Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

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)