English

Noun

Adam's ale ‎(uncountable)

1. (archaic, humorous) Water.
   • 1643: William Prynne, The Soveraigne Power of Parliaments and Kingdomes

     They have beene shut up in prisons and dungeons [...] allowed onely a poore pittance of Adams Ale, and scarce a penny bread a day to support their lives.

Synonyms

• Adam's wine

References

1. ↑ “Adam’s ale”, The Phrase Finder, Gary Martin.

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