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Brewer's: Tom Tug

A waterman. In allusion to the tug or boat so called, or to tugging at the oars. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Tom and JerryTom Tidler's Ground A B C D…

Brewer's: Uncle Tom

A negro slave, noted for his fidelity, piety, and the faithful discharge of all his duties. Being sold, he has to submit to the most revolting cruelties. (Mrs. Beecher Stowe: Uncle Tom's…

Brewer's: Corinthian Tom

The sporting rake in Pierce Egan's Life in London. A “Corinthian” was the “fast man” of Shakespeare's period. “I am no proud Jack, like Falstaff; but a Corinthian, a lad of mettle, a good…

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

EchoWarner Bros. Here's to one of the few rock artists who's actually getting better with age. At 48, Tom Petty has grown in stature with every year, all thanks to his southern gentleman…

Tom Berenger Biography

Tom Berenger actorBorn: 5/31/1950Birthplace: Chicago Known for his rugged good looks, he played the part of the insecure TV star in The Big Chill (1983) and the battle-tough sergeant in Platoon…

Tom Selleck Biography

Tom SelleckactorBorn: 1/29/1945Birthplace: Detroit Emmy Award-winning telelvision and film actor best known for his role as the suave, mustachioed private investigator Thomas Magnum on Magnum, P.I…

Tom Stoppard Biography

Tom StoppardplaywrightBorn: 7/3/1937Birthplace: Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia Tony Award-winning playwright known for his dazzling wordplay and clever constructions. His plays include…

Tom Arnold Biography

Tom ArnoldBorn: 6/3/1959Birthplace: Ottumwa, Iowa Produced and appeared in hit television series Roseanne (1989–94), then played the title role in the series The Jackie Thomas Show (1992) and Tom (…

Tom Cruise Biography

Tom Cruise(Thomas Cruise Mapother IV)actorBorn: 7/3/1962Birthplace: Syracuse, New York Versatile actor known for both the wide range of roles he has played and his boyish good looks. One of Hollywood…

Tom Mix Biography

Tom MixactorBorn: 1/6/1880Birthplace: Mix Run, Pennsylvania Mix was king of the Hollywood western during the silent film era. A superb marksman and rider, he performed most of his own stunts…