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noun

Drink n.

Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions. "Give me some drink, Titinius."

Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on, wit is out.

Drink money, or Drink penny, an allowance, or perquisite, given to buy drink; a gratuity.

Drink offering (Script.), an offering of wine, etc., in the Jewish religious service.

In drink, drunk. "The poor monster's in drink."

Strong drink, intoxicating liquor; esp., liquor containing a large proportion of alcohol. " Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging."

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"Strong drink" Quotes from Famous Books

... that it would go far to cure most miseries. But she could not put up with the idea that a woman, young or old, should want the stimulus of a glass of sherry to support her at any odd time of the day. Hot concoctions of strong drink at Christmas she would allow to everybody, and was very strong in recommending such comforts to ladies blessed, or about to be blessed, with babies. She took the sacrament every month, and gave away exactly a tenth of her income to the poor. ...

— He Knew He Was Right • Anthony Trollope

... to boast of in the matter of brains, but what he does possess he is careful not to abuse. A man can abuse his brains in many ways—by taking to strong drink, for instance. I have been among Boers for some years, and I can honestly say that I never yet saw a Boer the worse for drink. He may indulge occasionally, but he very seldom carries the practice to excess. When he does take it he likes it strong—as ...

— The Boer in Peace and War • Arthur M. Mann

... that fool midshipman, throwing away a great future for a few glasses of strong drink," he remarked to his companion. Then ...

— Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis • H. Irving Hancock

... A little girl rose and said, "My father asked me to take some and said 'you must.' I said, 'I can't. God would not be pleased.' He said, 'Well, I 'lows how you're 'bout right." What a happy girl she was. She knows if she will keep on refusing, he will give up strong drink. Our greatest hope ...

— American Missionary, Volume 44, No. 6, June, 1890 • Various

... hear that, Butts," said Tom, with a laugh. "Now, tell me; how long is it since you tasted strong drink?" ...

— The Coxswain's Bride - also, Jack Frost and Sons; and, A Double Rescue • R.M. Ballantyne

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