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Brewer's: Ceinture de la Reine
The octroi levied at Paris, which at one time was the queen's pin-money or private purse. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894CeladonCeelict A B C D E F G…Brewer's: De Haut en Bas
Superciliously. “She used to treat him a little de haut en bas.” —C.Reade. But Du haut en bas. From top to bottom. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894De JureDe…Brewer's: De Nihilo Nihil Fit
(Latin). You cannot make anything out of nothing. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894De NovoDe Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…Brewer's: Ninon de I'Enclos
noted for her beauty, wit, and gaiety. She had two natural sons, one of whom fell in love with her, and blew out his brains when he discovered the relationship. (1615-1706.) Source:…Brewer's: Vincent de la Rosa
The son of a poor labourer who had served as a soldier. According to his own account, “he had slain more Moors than ever Tunis or Morocco produced; and as for duels, he had fought a…Brewer's: Regime de la Calotte
Administration of government by ecclesiastics. The calotte is the small skull-cap worn over the tonsure. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Regiment de la…Brewer's: Regiment de la Calotte
A society of witty and satirical men in the reign of Louis XIV. When any public character made himself ridiculous, a calotte was sent to him to “cover the bald or brainless part of his…Brewer's: Richard Coeur de Lion
(See Bogie.) “His tremendous name was employed by the Syrian mothers to silence their infants; and if a horse suddenly started from the way, his rider was wont to exclaim, `Dost thou think…Brewer's: Roman de la Rose
(See Iliad , The French.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Roman des RomansRoman de Chevalier de Lyon A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S…Brewer's: Pied de la Lettre
(Au). Quite literally. “Of course, you will not take everything I have said quite au pied de la lettre.” - Fra. Olloe: A Philosophical Trilogy. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…Trending
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