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Brewer's: Heavy Man
(The), in theatrical parlance, means an actor who plays foil to the hero, such as the king in Hamlet, the mere foil to the prince; Iago is another “heavy man's” part as foil to Othello;…Brewer's: Horsey Man
(A). One who affects the manners and style of a jockey or horse-dealer. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Hortus SiccusHorsemen A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Bag-man
(A) A commercial traveller, who carries a bag with specimens to show to those whose custom he solicits. In former times commercial travellers used to ride a horse with saddle-bags…Brewer's: Best Man
(at a wedding). The bridegroom's chosen friend who waits on him, as the bride's maids wait on the bride. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Best ThingsBest A…Brewer's: Last Man
(The) Charles I. was so called by the Parliamentarians, meaning that he would be the last king of Great Britain. His son, Charles II., was called The Son of the Last Man. Last Man A…Brewer's: Alms-man
One who lives on alms. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Alnaschar Dream (An)Alms-house A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…Brewer's: Green Man
This public-house sign represents the gamekeeper, who used at one time to be dressed in green. But the `Green Man' shall I pass by unsung, Which mine own James upon his sign-post hung? His…"Wild Man" Willey
The Question: I recently saw a show about a Philadelphia Eagles player who had 17 sacks in one game against the Giants. His nickname was "Wild Man Williey…Brewer's: Covetous Man
A Tantalus (q.v.). In the full flood stands Tantalus, his skin Washed o'er in vain, for ever dry within. He catches at the stream with greedy lips - From his parched mouth the wanton…Brewer's: Cross Man
(A). Not straightforward; ungain; not honest. “The storekeepers know who are their best customers, the square people or the cross ones.” —Boldrewood: Robbery Under Arms, chap. xvii.…Trending
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