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Brewer's: Jesse Tree

In Christian art, a vine tracing the genealogy of Christ, called a “rod out of the stem of Jesse” (Isa. xi. l). Jesse is generally represented in a recumbent position, and the vine is…

Brewer's: Dousterswivel

A German swindler, who obtains money under the promise of finding buried wealth by a divining rod. (Scott: Antiquary.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Brewer's: Leathering

To give one a leathering is to beat him with a leather belt, such as policemen wear, and boys used to wear. (The Welsh lathen is a rod.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 10, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 9, 1805July 11, 1805July 10, 1805 Wednesday July 10th 1805. Capt. Clark set out with his party early this morning and passed over to the…

"Open" for Business — Tennis (1968)

Related Links NFL Digest of RulesOfficial NBA RulesRules of Major League BaseballFIFA Laws of the GameRules of Tennis Cause: Tennis was split between two parties - amateurs and professionals - and…

1963–1964 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of DramaThe Defenders (CBS)Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Series (Lead)Dick Van Dyke, The Dick Van Dyke ShowOutstanding…

1955 Emmy Awards

Best Dramatic SeriesProducers' Showcase (NBC)Best Actor, Continuing PerformancePhil Silvers, Phil Silvers Show, You'll Never Get RichBest Actress, Continuing PerformanceLucille Ball, I Love…

1957 Emmy Awards

Best Dramatic Series With Continuing CharactersGunsmoke (CBS)Best Dramatic Anthology SeriesPlayhouse 90 (CBS)Actor, Best Single Performance, Lead or SupportPeter Ustinov, Omnibus: The Life of…