puppy water

noun

The urine of a puppy, as formerly used for cosmetic purposes.

First used 17th–18th c.
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Meanings

nounpuppy water (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableThe urine of a puppy, as formerly used for cosmetic purposes.First known use 17th–18th c.

    There night-gloves made of Tripsy’s hide, / Bequeathed by Tripsy when she died, / With puppy water, beauty’s help / Distilled from Tripsy’s darling whelp […].

    1732, Jonathan Swift, The Lady's Dressing Room
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