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Brewer's: Toyshop of Europe
(The). So Burke called Birmingham. Here “toy” does not refer to playthings for children, but small articles made of steel. “Light toys” in Birmingham mean mounts, small steel rings, sword…Brewer's: Unwashed
(2 syl.). It was Burke who first called the mob “the great unwashed,” but the term “unwashed” had been applied to them before, for Gay uses it. The king of late drew forth his sword (Thank…Brewer's: Malagrowther
(Malachi). The signature of Sir Walter Scott to a series of letters in 1822 contributed to the Edinburgh Review upon the lowest limitation of paper money to 5. They caused immense…Brewer's: Prog
Food (connected with prod, and perhaps prov [ender]). Burke says, “You are the lion, and I have been endeavouring to prog [procure food] for you.” So saying, with a smile she left the…Brewer's: Music
Men of genius averse to music. The following men of genius were actually averse to music: Edmund Burke; Byron had no ear for music, and neither vocal nor instrumental music afforded him…Brewer's: Etiquette
(3 syl.). The usages of polite society. The word means a ticket or card, and refers to the ancient custom of delivering a card of directions and regulations to be observed by all those who…2001–2002 Daytime Emmy Awards
The 2001–2002 Daytime Emmy Awards were presented on May 17, 2002, at New York City's Madison Square Garden.Outstanding Drama Series: One Life to Live (ABC)Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Peter…1996 Alfred I. duPont—Columbia University Awards in Television and Radio Journalism
GOLD BATONDaniel Schorr, senior news analyst for National Public RadioSILVER BATONSTelevision AwardsABC News, Turning Point: “Of Human Bondage: Slavery Today”The American Experience: “The…British (Wimbledon) Champions
(Amateur from inception in 1877 through 1967)Singles—Men1877 Spencer Gore 1878 Frank Hadow 1879–80John Hartley 1881–86Willie Renshaw 1887 Herbert Lawford 1888 Ernest Renshaw 1889 Willie…Biographies: Selected Fashion Designers and Models
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