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Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess of
(Encyclopedia) Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess ofShrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess ofshrōzˈbərē, shr&oomacr;zˈ– [key], 1520–1608, English noblewoman, known as Bess of Hardwick. At the…Brewer's: Robert the Devil
Robert, first Duke of Normandy; so called for his daring and cruelty. The Norman tradition is that his wandering ghost will not be allowed to rest till the Day of Judgment. He is also…Brewer's: Robert Street
(Adelphi; London). So called from Robert Adams, the builder. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Robert le DiableRobert Macaire A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Robert's Men
Bandits, marauders, etc. So called from Robin Hood, the outlaw. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Robespierre's WeaversRobert of Brunne A B C D E F G H…Brewer's: John Roberts
(A). An enormous tankard holding enough drink for any ordinary drinker to last through Saturday and Sunday. This measure was introduced into Wales in 1886 to compensate topers for the…Brewer's: Robert of Brunne
that is, of Bourne, in Lincolnshire. His name was Robert Manning, author of an old English Chronicle, written in the reign of Edward III. It consists of two parts, the first of which is in…Houdin, Jean Eugène Robert
(Encyclopedia) Houdin, Jean Eugène Robert or Jean Eugène Robert-HoudinHoudin, Jean Eugène RobertzhäN özhĕnˈ rōbĕrˈ &oomacr;dăNˈ [key], 1805–71, French conjurer and magician. Originally a…Robert the Strong
(Encyclopedia) Robert the Strong, d. 866, French warrior, marquess of Neustria; father of the French kings Eudes and Robert I and ancestor of the Capetians. He joined the rebellious nobles against…Manning, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Manning, Robert: see Mannyng, Robert.Robert Grosseteste
(Encyclopedia) Robert Grosseteste: see Grosseteste, Robert.Trending
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