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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: Dagger-scene in the House of Commons

Edmund Burke, during the French Revolution, tried a bit of bunkum by throwing down a dagger on the floor of the House, exclaiming as he did so, “There's French fraternity for you! Such is…

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…

1990 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearGeorge StraitSingle of the Year“When I Call Your Name,” Vince GillAlbum of the YearPickin' on Nashville, Kentucky HeadHunters (Mercury)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…

1998 CMA Awards

The 32nd Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 23, 1998 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the Year:Garth BrooksSingle of the Year:“Holes in the…

1997 CMA Awards

The 31st Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 24, 1997 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksSingle of the Year“Strawberry Wine…

Robert Brown Parker Biography

Robert Brown ParkerwriterBorn: 9/17/1932Birthplace: Springfield, MassachusettsDied: 1/18/2010 While teaching at Boston area colleges, Robert Brown Parker began writing his series of mystery…

Gregory Hines Biography

Gregory Hinesdancer, actorBorn: 2/14/1946Birthplace: New York City Appearing first on tour with his older brother Maurice and later joined by their Dad, Gregory Hines has been dancing, joking,…

1993 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearVince GillSingle of the Year“Chattahoochee,” Alan JacksonAlbum of the YearI Still Believe in You, Vince Gill (MCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“I Still Believe…