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Brewer's: R.A.P

Rupees, annas, and pies, in India; corresponding to our s. d. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894R.I.PR A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…

Irish Proverbs

Many quips a strong man will make compiled by Ann-Marie Imbornoni A good beginning is half the work. You'll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind. Many hands make…

Brewer's: Kit Cats

Mutton pies; so called from Christopher Cat, the pastrycook, who excelled in these pasties. (See above.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Kit's Coty HouseKit…

Brewer's: Jeofail

i.e. J'ai failli (Lapsus sum I have failed), an omission or oversight in a law proceeding. There are several statutes of Jeofail for the remedy of ship or mistakes. Source: Dictionary of…

Brewer's: Light Troops

i.e. light cavalry, meaning Lancers and Hussars, who are neither such large men as the “Heavies,” nor yet so tall. (See Light-Armed Artillery.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…

Brewer's: Chatterpie

Same as chatterbox. The pie means the magpie. (Mag, to chatter.) (See Halliwell.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Chaucer of PaintingChatterhouse A B C D…

Brewer's: Edenburgh

i.e. Edwin's burgh. The fort built by Edwin, king of Northumbria (616-633). Dun Eden or Dunedin, is a Saxon form; Edina a poetical one. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

Brewer's: Black Rod

i.e. “Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod,” so called from his staff of office- a black wand surmounted by a lion. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Black Rood…