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Brewer's: King of Spain's Trampeter
(The). A donkey. A pun on the word don, a Spanish magnate. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King of TerrorsKing of Shreds and Patches A B C D E F G H…Brewer's: City of the Great King
(The) —i.e. Jerusalem. (Psa. xlviii. 2; Matt. v. 35.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894City of the Seven HillsCity of Saints A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Ulster King of Arms
Chief heraldic officer of Ireland. Created by Edward VI. in 1552. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ultima ThuleUlster Badge A B C D E F G H I J K L…Brewer's: Three Kings' Day
Epiphany or Twelfth Day, designed to commemorate the visit of the “three kings” or Wise Men of the East to the infant Jesus. (See under Kings.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…Brewer's: Mirror of King Ryence
(The). This mirror was made by Merlin, and those who looked in it saw whatever they wished to see. (Spenser: Faërie Queene, bk, iii.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Mutton-eating King
(The). Charles II. of England. The witty Earl of Rochester wrote this mock epitaph on his patron: Here lies our mutton-eating king, Whose word no man relies on; He never said a foolish…Quiz: Kings of Judah and Israel
From the wise and prosperous reign of King Solomon to the tumultuous rule of King David, this quiz will challenge you to match each king with their accomplishments and legacy. You'll also have to…Nat King Cole Biography
Nat “King” Cole(Nathaniel Adams Coles)singer, composerBorn: 3/17/1919Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama Grammy Award-winning singer and composer known for his velvety voice and romantic ballads. He…Billie Jean King Biography
Billie Jean KingBorn: Nov. 22, 1943Tennis women's rights pioneer; Wimbledon singles champ 6 times; U.S. champ 4 times; first woman athlete to earn $100,000 in one year (1971); beat 55-year-…No. 1 (Ran) King & Queen
The reigns of Pete Sampras and Martina Hingis might not be over, but in 1998 there were more challengers vying for their thrones than ever before. Both lost grip on their number one…Trending
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