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Brewer's: Pitt's Mark
The printer's name and place of business affixed to printed books, according to William Pitt's Act, 39 Geo. III., c. 79. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Printers Marks
? is—that is, the first and last letters of quæstio (question). ! is . lo in Latin is the interjection of joy. S is a Greek p (), the initial letter of paragraph. is used by the Greek…Brewer's: Trade Mark
A mark adopted by a manufacturer to distinguish his productions from those made by other persons. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Trade WindsTrade A B C…Brewer's: Up to the Mark
In good condition of health; well skilled in proposed work. “Not up to the mark” means a cup too low, or not sufficiently skilled. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Elf-marked
Those born with a natural defect, according to the ancient Scottish superstition, are marked by the elves for mischief. Queen Margaret called Richard III.— “Thou elfish-marked, abortive,…Brewer's: Mark Tapley
Ever jolly, who recognises nothing creditable unless it is overclouded by difficulties. (CharlesDickens: Martin Chuzzlewit.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Mark Time!
Move the feet alternately as in marching, but without advancing or retreating from the spot. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Mark of the BeastMark Tapley A…Brewer's: Mark's Eve
(St.). On St. Mark's Eve all persons fated to be married or to die pass, in procession, the church porch. `Tis now,' replied the village belle, `St. Mark's mysterious eve. ... The ghosts…Mark Harmon Biography
Mark Harmon actorBorn: 9/2/1951Birthplace: Burbank, California The son of football player Tom Harmon and actress mother Elyse Knox, it is no surprise that Harmon is a gifted athlete and a…Mark Morris Biography
Mark Morrismodern dancer, choreographerBorn: 8/29/1956Birthplace: Seattle, Washington Modern dancer and choreographer known for his unique, stylish dances, which appeal to dance aficionados…Trending
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