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Brewer's: Brother Sam
The brother of Lord Dundreary (q.v. ), the hero of a comedy based on a German drama, by John Oxenford, with additions and alterations by E. A. Sothern and T. B. Buckstone. (Supplied by T.…Brewer's: Stand Sam
(To). (See Sam.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Stand TreatStand Out A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…Brewer's: Uncle Sam
(See Sam.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Uncle TomUncle A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…Brewer's: Sam Weller
Servant of Mr. Pickwick, famous for his metaphors. He is meant to impersonate the wit, shrewdness, quaint humour, and best qualities of London low life. (CharlesDickens: Pickwick Papers…Brewer's: Soapy Sam
Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, and afterwards of Winchester. (1805-1873.) It is somewhat remarkable that the floral decorations above the stall of the bishop and of the principal of…Brewer's: Dicky Sam
A native-born inhabitant of Liverpool, as Tim Bobbin is a native of Lancashire. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Dictator of LettersDicky A B C D E F G…Sam Wanamaker Biography
Sam Wanamakeractor, directorBorn: 6/14/1919Birthplace: Chicago Forging a five-decade career as an actor and director in both television and films, Wanamaker started in 1948's My Girl Tisa…Sam Waterston Biography
Sam WaterstonactorBorn: 11/15/1940Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts If a military band plays, “Hail to the Chief,” when Sam Waterston steps off a plane, forgive the confusion. Waterston…Sam Mendes Biography
Sam Mendesstage and film directorBorn: 1965Birthplace: England British stage director who took Hollywood by storm—and surprise—with his feature film directorial debut, American Beauty (1999…Sam Elliott Biography
Sam ElliottactorBorn: 8/9/1944Birthplace: Sacramento, California A leading man known for his rugged good looks and gravelly voice, he first gained attention in the 1976 movie Lifeguard . His…