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Brewer's: Squad
The awkward squad consists of recruits not yet fitted to take their places in the regimental line. Squad is a mere contraction of squadron Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…Brewer's: Ward Money, Ward-penny
or Wardage. Money paid for watch and ward. (Domesday.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Warden-pieWard A B C D E F…Brewer's: Green Ribbon Day
in Ireland is March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, when the shamrock and green ribbon are worn as the national badge. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Green…Brewer's: Greens of Constantinople
(The). A political party opposed to the Blues in the reign of Justinian. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894GreenbacksGreen Sleeves and Pudding Pies A B C D…Brewer's: Berthas
[Stock Exchange term ]. The London, Brighton, & South Coast Railway Deferred Stock. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Berthe au Grand PiedBertha A B C D…Brewer's: Cock of Hay
(A) or a haycock. A small heap of hay thrown up temporarily. (German, Kocke, a heap of hay; Norwegian, kok, a heap.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Cock of…Brewer's: Cava
Cava's traitor sire. Cava or Florinda was the daughter of St. Julian. It was the violation of Cava by Roderick that brought about the war between the Goths and the Moors. St. Julian, to…Brewer's: April
The opening month, when the trees unfold, and the womb of nature opens with young life. (Latin, aperire, to open.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894April…Brewer's: Au Revoir
(French). “Good bye for the present.” Literally, till seeing you again. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Aubry's DogAu Pied de la Lettre A B C D E F G…Brewer's: Baked Meat
means meat-pie “The funeral baked meats did coldly furnish forth the marriage table” (Hamlet); i.e. the hot meat-pies (venison pasties) served at the funeral and not eaten, were served…Trending
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