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(Encyclopedia) curfew [O.Fr.,=cover fire], originally a signal, such as the ringing of a bell, to damp the fire, extinguish all lights in the dwelling, and retire for the night. The custom originated…Gaius, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) GaiusGaiusgāˈyəs [key], in the New Testament. 1 Corinthian Christian, Paul's host. 2 Corinthian baptized by Paul. 3 Companion of Paul, native of Derbe. 4 Macedonian companion of Paul.…Brantford
(Encyclopedia) Brantford, city, S Ont., Canada, on the Grand River. It is a leading manufacturing city, noted particularly for its large farm implement…The Breaking of the Bells
American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) was the target of a suit filed under the Sherman Antitrust Act and faced charges of operating a nationwide monopoly on telephone services. By…Bell, Quentin
author, artistBirthplace: EnglandBorn: 1910Died: 1996Brewer's: Belle
A beauty. The Belle of the room. The most beautiful lady in the room (French). La belle France. A common French phrase applied to France, as “Merry England” is to our own country.…Brewer's: Bells
The Koran says that bells hang on the trees of Paradise, and are set in motion by wind from the throne of God, as often as the blessed wish for music. (Sale.) Bells as musical As those…Bert Bell
Bert BellBorn: Feb. 25, 1895Football team owner and 2nd NFL commissioner (1946-59); proposed college draft in 1935 and instituted TV blackout rule.Died: Oct. 11, 1959Jean BeliveauA - CJames (…Wigan
(Encyclopedia) WiganWiganwĭgˈən [key], metropolitan borough (1991 pop. 88,725), N England, located in the Manchester metropolitan area on the Douglas River. Wigan has a wide variety of industries,…Luray
(Encyclopedia) LurayLurayl&oobreve;rāˈ [key], town (1990 pop. 4,587), seat of Page co., N Va., in the Shenandoah valley, in a farm area; inc. 1812. There is light manufacturing and the town is…Trending
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