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61Quick water — Quick Quick, a. [Compar. {Quicker}; superl. {Quickest}.] [As. cwic, cwicu, cwucu, cucu, living; akin to OS. quik, D. kwik, OHG. quec, chec, G. keck bold, lively, Icel. kvikr living, Goth. qius, Lith. q[=y]vas, Russ. zhivoi, L. vivus living,… …
62Soda water — So da wat er, n. 1. originally, a beverage consisting of a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate to which an acid (such as phosphoric acid) has been added to generate carbon dioxide and thus cause effervescence; the term now is also used as a… …
63soda water — noun Date: 1802 1. a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate with some acid added to cause effervescence 2. a. a beverage consisting of water highly charged with carbon dioxide b. soda pop …
64Horse to the Water — is a song by Jools Holland and His Rhythm Blues Orchestra, from Holland s album Small World, Big Band . The song is notable for being George Harrison s last performance on a record, George having recorded lead vocals mere months before his death… …
65soda water — 1. an effervescent beverage consisting of water charged with carbon dioxide. 2. See soda pop. 3. a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate, taken as a stomachic. [1795 1805] * * * …
66rice water — noun A weak gruel obtained by draining boiled rice in water until it dissolves …
67blood in the water — noun In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, and/or enhanced expectation …
68toilet water — toilet waters N MASS Toilet water is fairly weak and inexpensive perfume …
69soda water — so′da wa ter n. 1) an effervescent beverage consisting of water charged with carbon dioxide 2) soda pop 3) a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate, taken as a stomachic • Etymology: 1795–1805 …
70milk-and-water — [milk′ən wôt′ər] adj. insipid; weak; wishy washy; namby pamby …
