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Brewer's: Liguorians
A congregation of missionary priests called also Redemptorists, founded in 1732, by St. Alphonsus Liguori. Their object is the religious instruction of the people, and the reform of public…Brewer's: Divine Speaker
(The). So Aristotle called Tyrtamos, who therefore adopted the name of Theophrastos (B.C. 370-287). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Divining RodDivine Plant…Brewer's: Black Republicans
The Republicans were so called by the pro-slavery party of the States, because they resisted the introduction of slavery into any State where it was not already recognised. Source:…Brewer's: Black Rood of Scotland
The “piece of the true cross” or rood, set in an ebony crucifix, which Margaret, the wife of King Malcolm, left at death to the Scottish nation. It passed into various hands, but was lost…Brewer's: Rococo Jewellery
strictly speaking, means showy jewellery made up of several different stones. Moorish decoration and Watteau's paintings are rococo. The term is now generally used depreciatingly for…Brewer's: Spanking
Large, rapid, strong; as a “spanking big fellow,” a “spanking speed,” a “spanking breeze.” A nautical term. (See above.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Wishing-coat
Willie Wynkin's wishing-coat. An Irish locution. “I wish I had here Willie Wynkin's wishing-coat.” —HowardPyle: Robin Hood, p. 200. Source…S - U
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Passing (5 Att) Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Rate Charlie Batch 412 221 53.6 2489 13 67.3 Stoney Case 91 56 61.5 503 1 61.7 Interceptions: Batch 15…Trending
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