Middle English, from Medieval Latin, literally, water of life
15th century, in the meaning defined above
“Aqua vitae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua%20vitae. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
aqua vitae
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