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Brewer's: Freeman of Bucks

A cuckold. The allusion is to the buck's horn. (See Horns.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Freeman's QuayFreeman A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…

Brewer's: Freeman's Quay

Drinking at Freeman's Quay. (See Drinking.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894FreemasonsFreeman of Bucks A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R…

Morgan Freeman Biography

Morgan FreemanactorBorn: 6/1/1937Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee A movie industry veteran who has evolved from sturdy character actor to engaging leading man, he received Academy Award nominations…

Elliott, Charles Loring

(Encyclopedia) Elliott, Charles Loring, 1812–68, American painter, b. Scipio, Cayuga co., N.Y.; pupil of John Trumbull and John Quidor. His portraits number over 700. His principal works include the…

Orville Freeman 2003 Deaths

Orville FreemanAge: 84 Democratic politician who served as governor of Minnesota from 1954 to 1960. As secretary of agriculture under presidents Kennedy and Johnson, Freeman helped to create…

Kathleen Freeman 2001 Deaths

Kathleen FreemanAge: 78 versatile character actress who appeared in dozens of films, TV shows, and Broadway plays. Known for her jowls, Freeman appeared in the films Singin' in the Rain (1952…

Cathy Freeman, 2000 News

Aborigine sprinter, used her gold medal in the 400 meters to bring international attention to the plight of Aborigines, the original inhabitants of Australia who have historically been…

Brewer's: Drinking at Freeman's Quay

that is, drinking gratis. At one time, all porters and carmen calling at Freeman's Quay, near London Bridge, had a pot of beer given them gratis. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,…

Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

(Encyclopedia) Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852–1930, American author, b. Randolph, Mass. Her stories and novels paint a picture of Massachusetts and Vermont still under the influence of…