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Brewer's: Bovey Coal
A lignite found at Bovey Tracy, in Devonshire. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BowBouts-rimes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U…Brewer's: Bowled
He was bowled out. A term in cricket. (Pronounce bold.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BowlingBowing A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S…Brihadaranyaka-Upanishad: Fourth Adhyâya, Second Brahmana
Second Brahmana1.Ganaka Vaideha, descending from his throne, said: “I bow to you, O Yagnavalkya, teach me.”Yagnavalkya said: “Your Majesty, as a man who wishes to make a long journey, would…The Iliad of Homer: How Diomedes by his great valour made havoc of the Trojans, and wounded even Aphrodite and Ares by the help of Athene
Book 4 Book 6 How Diomedes by his great valour made havoc of the Trojans, and wounded even Aphrodite and Ares by the help of Athene. But now to Tydeus' son Diomedes Athene gave might…Civil Rights at the Olympics
Black medallists raise fists for Civil Rights Movement Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise fists for Black Power in 1968. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: February 2, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 1, 1806February 3, 1806February 2, 1806 Sunday February 2cd 1806. Not any occurrence today worthy of notice; but all are pleased, that…Brewer's: Draw it Mild
(To). We talk of remarks being highly flavoured, of strong language, of piquant remarks, of spicy words; so that to “draw it mild” refers to liquor; let it be mild, not too highly-…Brewer's: Bowden
Not every man can be vicar of Bowden. Not everyone can occupy the first place. Bowden is one of the best livings in Cheshire. (Cheshire proverb.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,…Brewer's: Strong-back
One of Fortunio's servants. He was so strong he could carry any weight upon his back without difficulty. (Grimm's Goblins, Fortunio.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Strontian
This mineral receives its name from Strontian, in Argyleshire, where it was discovered by Dr. Hope, in 1792. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Trending
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