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Brewer's: Cordon
(The), in fortification, is the flat stone covering of the revetment (q.v.), to protect the masonry from the rain. Cordon (Un grand). A member of the Legion d'Honneur. The cross is…Brewer's: Sandwichman
(A). A perambulating advertisement displayer, with an advertisement board before and behind. “The Earl of Shaftesbury desired to say a word on behalf of a very respectable body of men,…Brewer's: Base
The basis, or that on which an animal walks (Greek, baino, to go, and basis, a footstep). The foot is the foundation- hence, base of a pillar, etc. It is also the lowest part, and hence…Brewer's: Barzillai
(3 syl.). The Duke of Ormond, a friend and staunch adherent of Charles II. The allusion is to Barzillai, who assisted David when he was expelled by Absalom from his kingdom (2 Sam. xvii.…The True George Washington: Friends: Colonial Congress
Colonial CongressEven before public service had made him known, Washington was a friend and guest of many of the leading Virginians. Between 1747 and 1754 he visited the Carters of Shirley,…weaverbird
(Encyclopedia) weaverbird, name for the Ploceidae, a family of Old World seed-eating birds closely resembling finches (hence the alternate name weaver finch). It includes a number of so-called…Julia Child Biography
Julia Child(Julia McWilliams)chef and PBS personalityBorn: 8/15/1912Birthplace: Pasadena, California As host of the Emmy Award-winning educational cooking show, The French Chef, Child became a…2000-01 Toronto Raptors Team Stats
Gm FG% Tpts PPG RPG APG Vince Carter 75 .460 2070 27.6 5.5 3.9 Antonio Davis 78 .433 1069 13.7 10.1 1.4 Alvin Williams 82 .430…Harriet Monroe
Monroe, Harriet[1860-1936](2)Born in Chicago. Graduated at Visitation Academy, Georgetown, D.C., March, 1891. Miss Monroe was chosen to write the ode for the dedication of the World's…Major League: Back to the Minors
Director/Writer:John WarrenDirector of Photography:Tim SuhrstedtEditors:O. Nicholas Brown and Bryan H. CarrollMusic:Robert FolkProduction Designer:David CrankProducer:James G. RobinsonWarner…Trending
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