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Director:Cédric KlapischWriters:Agnès Jaoui, Jean-Pierre Bacri and Cédric KlapischDirector of Photography:Benoit DelhommeEditor:Francine SandbergMusic:Philippe Eidel and Gaetano…Brewer's: Fleur-de-Luce
A corruption of Fleur-de-Lis. (See Flag .) In Italian the white iris is called fiordilisa. Made thus. “They may give the dozen white luces in their coat.” —Shakespeare: Merry Wives, i. 1…Brewer's: Fleurs-de-Lys
In the reign of Louis VII. (1137-1180) the national standard was thickly charged with flowers. In 1365 the number was reduced by Charles VI. to three (the mystical church number). Guillim…Brewer's: Embarras de Richesse
More matter than can be used; overcrowded with facts or material. A publisher or editor who is overwhelmed with MSS., or contributions; an author who has more incidents or illustrations in…Brewer's: Camisole de Force
A strait-waist-coat. Frequently mentioned in accounts of capital punishments in France. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894CamlanCamisole A B C D E F G H…Cinco de Mayo by the Numbers
Information about Cinco de Mayo from the Census Bureau Related Links Cinco de Mayo Mexico…Brewer's: A propos de bottes
(French). Turning to quite another subject; à propos de rien. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Aqua RegiaApron-string Tenure A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Jean de Lettre
(Mr. Jenkins). “Qui pour l'ordinaire, dit Tallemant, est un animal mal idoine à toute autre chose.” (Mme. Deshoulières: Historiettes, ix. 209, x. 82.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: Jeu de Mot
A pun; a play on some word or phrase. (French.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Jeunesse DoreeJeu d'Esprit A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q…Brewer's: Jocelin de Brakelonda
de Rebus gestis Samsonis, etc., published by the Camden Society. This record of the acts of Abbot Samson of Edmondsbury contains much contemporary history, and gives a good account of…Trending
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