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Walt Whitman: Song of Myself, Part 41
Part 41I am he bringing help for the sick as they pant on their backs, And for strong upright men I bring yet more needed help.I heard what was said of the universe, Heard it and heard it of…James Norris Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the most outstanding defenseman of the year and named after James Norris, the late Detroit Red Wings owner-president. Winners selected by PHWA. Multiple winners: Bobby Orr (8);…Brewer's: Wisp
Will o' the Wisp. (See Ignis Fatuus.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Wisp of StrawWishing-rod A B C D E F G H…Brewer's: Lightning Proof
A building protected by lightning conductors (one or more). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lightning RodLightning Preservers A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Spanking
Large, rapid, strong; as a “spanking big fellow,” a “spanking speed,” a “spanking breeze.” A nautical term. (See above.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Rococo Jewellery
strictly speaking, means showy jewellery made up of several different stones. Moorish decoration and Watteau's paintings are rococo. The term is now generally used depreciatingly for…Brewer's: Wishing-coat
Willie Wynkin's wishing-coat. An Irish locution. “I wish I had here Willie Wynkin's wishing-coat.” —HowardPyle: Robin Hood, p. 200. Source…Brewer's: Black Republicans
The Republicans were so called by the pro-slavery party of the States, because they resisted the introduction of slavery into any State where it was not already recognised. Source:…Brewer's: Black Rood of Scotland
The “piece of the true cross” or rood, set in an ebony crucifix, which Margaret, the wife of King Malcolm, left at death to the Scottish nation. It passed into various hands, but was lost…Brewer's: Liguorians
A congregation of missionary priests called also Redemptorists, founded in 1732, by St. Alphonsus Liguori. Their object is the religious instruction of the people, and the reform of public…Trending
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