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Nunn, Sam
(Encyclopedia) Nunn, Sam (Samuel Augustus Nunn, Jr.), 1938–, U.S. Senator from Georgia (1973–97), b. Perry, Ga. A lawyer, he was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1968–72) and won…Elkin, Stanley
(Encyclopedia) Elkin, Stanley, 1930–95, American writer, b. New York City. An offbeat fiction writer, Elkin had a gift for black comedy, fantastic imagery, bizarre situations, and a kind of lyrical…primogeniture
(Encyclopedia) primogeniture, in law, the rule of inheritance whereby land descends to the oldest son. Under the feudal system of medieval Europe, primogeniture generally governed the inheritance of…2006 TD Banknorth U.S. Alpine Championships
(March 24–29, 2006, Sugarloaf, Maine)MenDownhill—1. Bode Miller, Bretton Woods, N.H.; 2. Daron Rahlves, Sugar Bowl, Calif.; 3. J. J. Johnson, Park City, UtahSuper G—1. Daron Rahlves, Sugar…Brewer's: Ale Knight
(An) A knight of the ale-tub, a tippler, a sot. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ale-silverAle-draper A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S…Knight, John S.
publisherBirthplace: Bluefield, W. Va.Born: 1894Died: 1981Pat Knight Biography
Pat KnightAge: 70 fullback and defensive back with the N.Y. Giants from 1952-55; former NFL official; three-year letter winner at SMU. Died of a heart attack.Died: San Antonio, October 20,…The Devil's Dictionary: Knight
by Ambrose Bierce KLEPTOMANIACKORANKNIGHT -n. Once a warrior gentle of birth, Then a person of civic worth, Now a fellow to move our mirth. Warrior, person, and fellow — no more…Brewer's: Carpet Knight
One dubbed at Court by favour, not having won his spurs by military service in the field. Mayors, lawyers, and other civilians knighted as they kneel on a carpet before their sovereign. “…Brewer's: Lance-Knight
A foot-soldier, a corruption of lasquenet or lancequenet, a German foot-soldier. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lance of the LadiesLance-Corporal A B C D…Trending
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