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Sir John Barleycorn is the strongest knight.

Meaning: Alcohol's intoxicating power surpasses physical strength, making it formidably dangerous and capable of overpowering even the mightiest warriors.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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