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(Encyclopedia) lace, patterned openwork fabric made by plaiting, knotting, looping, or twisting. The finest lace is made from linen thread. Handmade laces include needlepoint and bobbin lace, tatting…bridge, card game
(Encyclopedia) bridge, card game derived from whist, played with 52 cards by four players in two partnerships. Bridge probably originated in the Middle East in the 19th cent. Auction bridge, one…Brewer's: Sculls
(See Diamond ...) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894SculptureScullabogue Massacre A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z…Brewer's: Star of the South
A splendid diamond found in Brazil in 1853. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Stars and Garters!Star of Bethlehem A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…Brewer's: Golconda
in Hindustan, famous for its diamond mines. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894GoldGojam A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…Brewer's: Lady of the Broom
(The). A housemaid. Highly disgusted at a farthing candle, Left by the Lady of the Broom, Named Susan ... PeterPindar: The Diamond Pin Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Pig-eyes
Very small black eyes, like those of a pig. Southey says, “Those eyes have taught the lover flattery.” The ace of diamonds is called “a pig's eye.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable…Brewer's: Priamond
Son of Agape, a fairy. He was very daring, and fought on foot with battle-axe and spear. He was slain by Cambalo. (Spenser: Faërie Queene, bk. iv.) (See Diamond.) Source: Dictionary of…Brewer's: Lavaine'
Sir (2 syl.). Brother of Elaine', and son of the lord of Astolat. He accompanied Sir Lancelot when he went, incognito, to tilt for the ninth diamond. Lavaine is described as young, brave,…Brewer's: Symbolism of Metals and Gems
Amethyst typifies humility. Diamond, invulnerable faith. Gold, glory, power. Sardonyx, sincerity. Sapphire, hope. Silver, chastity, purity. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…Trending
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