strong waters
Example Sentences
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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
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 Wood, Charles W. (William)
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
The excise, during the civil wars, was levied on bread, flesh-meat, as well as beer, ale, strong waters and many other commodities.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell by Hume, David
