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Specifically in Polish "wódka" (vodka) historically could describe any alcohol-based fluid, be it drinks, perfume or topical medication, so I guess it's this br
by Tade0 2y ago
Specifically in Polish "wódka" (vodka) historically could describe any alcohol-based fluid, be it drinks, perfume or topical medication, so I guess it's this broader term that's used here.
- dredmorbius 2y agoEtymologically, "vodka" (and its various, mostly Slavic, cognates) means "little water". Similarly, whiskey means "water of life". Alchemists had aqua vitae, in Latin, with the same meaning, and the French eau-de-vie. <https://www.etymonline.com/word/vodka https://www.etymonline.com/word/vodka> <https://www.etymonline.com/word/whiskey https://www.etymonline.com/word/whiskey>