English Explanatory Dictionary

Adam's ale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Water.

Word forms

Adam's ale

Etymology

Attested in 1643. A reference to the only drink available to Adam, the first man in the biblical tradition, while in Eden.

Synonyms

Adam's wine
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