1526 Luke i. f. lxxij He..shall nether drynke wyne ner stronge drynke.
?1543 T. Phaer tr. J. Goeurot sig. Bi Drynke onely penyale, or suche small drynke.
1648 T. Gage xv. 106 The great abuse of wines and strong drinks.
1890 W. Besant ii. 27 Ardent drinks of various kinds.