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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AQUAVITA, -E, -AE, n. Also used attrib. Ardent spirits. See Ackwa. [′ɑkwɑ-, ′ɑkwə′vite]Sc. 1703 Acc. Bk. Sir J. Foulis (S.H.S. 1894) Aug. 15:
For eall, bread, and aquavite etc. . . . 0. 18. 0.Sc. c.1747 in Burt's Lett. fr. n.Scotl. (1822) II. 344:
Aquavitae houses are to be found everywhere.Ags. 1712 Dundee Kirk Sessn. Records 16 Oct.:
When he was waiting on the Aquavita potts.Dmf. 1817 W. Cæsar Poems 139:
He thinks himsel' a king designed When o'er his aquavitae.