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aqua vitae

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aqua vi·tae  (vt)
n.
Strong distilled alcohol, especially a strong liquor such as whiskey or brandy.
[Middle English aqua vite, from Medieval Latin aqua vtae; see aquavit.]
aqua vitae [ˈviːtaɪ ˈvaɪtiː]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) an archaic name for brandy
[Medieval Latin: water of life]
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Noun1.aqua vitaeaqua vitae - strong distilled liquor or brandy    
ardent spirits
booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, liquor, spirits, strong drink - an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented


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The caches were again opened, supplies of various kinds taken out, and a liberal allowance of aqua vitae distributed throughout the camp, to celebrate with proper conviviality this merry meeting.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains and the far West by Irving, Washington View in context
He had found time to open the corner cupboard and bring out a great case bottle of aqua vitae, and now sat with his back towards me at the table.
Kidnapped by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
Many a cigar had been smoked within his premises--many a glass of wine, or more potent aqua vitae, had been quaffed--many a dinner had been eaten by curious strangers, who, save for the fortunate conjunction of Mr.
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