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Brewer's: Captain Cauf's Tail

The commander-in-chief of the mummers of Plough Monday. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Captain Copperthorne's CrewCaptain A B C D E F G H I J K L…

Brewer's: Captain Copperthorne's Crew

All masters and no men. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Captain PoddCaptain Cauf's Tail A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W…

Brewer's: Anne's Great Captain

The Duke of Marlborough (1650–1722). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Annie LaurieAnne's Fan A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…

Lynch, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Lynch, Thomas, 1749–79, political figure in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, known as Thomas Lynch, Jr., b. Prince George Parish, S.C., studied…

Monmouth, James Scott, duke of

(Encyclopedia) Monmouth, James Scott, duke ofMonmouth, James Scott, duke ofmŏnˈməth [key], 1649–85, pretender to the English throne; illegitimate son of Charles II of England by Lucy Walter. After…

Kirklareli

(Encyclopedia) KirklareliKirklarelikərklärˈĕlĕˌ [key], city (1990 pop. 43,017), capital of Kirklareli prov., NW Turkey. It is a transportation hub and a trade center for butter and cheese. During the…

Barnum, P. T.

(Encyclopedia) Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor Barnum)Barnum, P. T.fĭnˈēəs, bärˈnəm [key], 1810–91, American showman, b. Bethel, Conn. As a youth Barnum worked at diverse sales jobs and managed a…

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Director:John MaddenWriter:Shawn SlovoUniversal Pictures; R; 120 minutesRelease:8/01Cast:Nicolas Cage, Penélope Cruz, John Hurt History's at odds with romance but filmmakers tend to believe…

Kirk Browning Biography

television directorDied: February 10, 2008 (Manhattan, New York) Best Known as: television director of "Live From Lincoln Center" Kirk Browning started out…