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Brewer's: Posting-Bills
Before the Great Fire the space for foot-passengers in London was defended by rails and posts; the latter served for theatrical placards and general announcements, which were therefore…Bill Masterton Trophy
Awarded to the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey” and named after the 29-year-old rookie center of the Minnesota North Stars…Brewer's: Bill of Fare
(A). A list of the menu provided, or which may be ordered, at a restaurant. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bill of HealthBill A B C D E F G H I J…Brewer's: Bill of Health
A clean bill of health. A document, duly signed by the proper authorities, to certify that when the ship set sail no infectious disorder existed in the place. A foul bill of health is a…Brewer's: Bill of Lading
A document signed by the master of a ship in acknowledgment of goods laden in his vessel. In this document he binds himself to deliver the articles in good condition to the persons named…Brewer's: Bill of Quantities
An abstract of the probable cost of a building. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bill of RightsBill of Pains and Penalties A B C D E F G H I J K L…Brewer's: Bill of Rights
The declaration delivered to the Prince of Orange on his election to the British throne, confirming the rights and privileges of the people. (Feb. 13th, 1689.) Source: Dictionary of…Brewer's: Bill of Sale
When a person borrows money and delivers goods as security, he gives him a bill of sale, that is, permission to sell the goods if the money is not returned on a stated day. Source:…Brewer's: Bills of Mortality
took their rise in 1592, when a great pestilence broke out, which continued till 1595. The term is now used for those abstracts from parish registers which show the births, deaths, and…Brewer's: Bills of Parcels
An itemised statement of articles purchased. These bills are itemised by the seller. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Billee'Bills of Mortality A B C D E…Trending
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