How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
Ardent spirits — Ar dent spir its, n. any type of strongly alcoholic beverage prepared by distillation of an alcohol containing fermented material. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ardent spirits — n. strong alcoholic liquor; whiskey, gin, etc … English World dictionary
Ardent spirits — Spirit Spir it, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L. spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire}, {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.] 1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself. [Obs.] All of spirit… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ardent spirits — noun A strong distilled alcoholic liquor or whiskey Even then I realized the possibilities of my suburb, that hotbed of revolution in which heroes, inventors, and practical men of science, rogues and scoundrels, virtues and vices, were all packed … Wiktionary
ardent spirits — noun strong distilled liquor or brandy • Syn: ↑aqua vitae • Hypernyms: ↑liquor, ↑spirits, ↑booze, ↑hard drink, ↑hard liquor, ↑John Barleycorn, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
ardent spirits — noun plural Date: 1684 strong distilled liquors … New Collegiate Dictionary
ardent spirits — strong alcoholic liquors made by distillation, as brandy, whiskey, or gin. [1790 1800] * * * … Universalium
ardent spirits — ar′dent spir′its n. vin strong distilled alcoholic liquors • Etymology: 1790–1800 … From formal English to slang
ardent spirits — Synonymous with distilled liquors or spirituous liquors and, sometimes, with intoxicating liquors generally, though the term is properly applied only to liquors obtained by distillation, such as rum, whiskey, brandy, and gin. Sarlls v. U. S., 152 … Black's law dictionary
ardent spirits — Synonymous with distilled liquors or spirituous liquors and, sometimes, with intoxicating liquors generally, though the term is properly applied only to liquors obtained by distillation, such as rum, whiskey, brandy, and gin. Sarlls v. U. S., 152 … Black's law dictionary
