water-drinker
Example Sentences
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I had never heard of hydropathy, but I was heartily willing to sing its praises, and I have ever since been a resolute water-drinker.
From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.
From that day, I may here mention, the laird drank nothing but water, much to the pleasure of Peter Simon, who was from choice a water-drinker.
From Warlock o' Glenwarlock by MacDonald, George
A water-drinker, like Sir Thomas More, was the rarest of exceptions.
From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved
The strength, health, tact, and enterprise of the "water-drinker" convinced them that he was right.
From From Boyhood to Manhood Life of Benjamin Franklin by Thayer, William M. (William Makepeace)
What," said the old dame, as she handed it to her, "ye are a water-drinker, are ye?
From Fifty-Two Stories For Girls by Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry)
