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The Seven Wonders of the World

Since ancient times, numerous “seven wonders” lists have been created. The content of these lists tends to vary, and none is definitive. The seven wonders that are most widely agreed upon as…

Brewer's: Father Thames

or Old Father Thames. The Thames, so far as it belongs to London. Say, Father Thames, for thou hast seen Full many a sprightly race Disporting on thy margent green, The paths of pleasure…

Brewer's: Scudding under Bare Poles

In seaman's language to scud means to drive before a gale with no sails, or only just enough to keep the vessel ahead of the sea; “scudding under bare poles” is being driven by the wind so…

Brewer's: Surname

(2 syl.). The over-name; either the name written over the Christian name, or given over and above it; an additional name. For a long time persons had no family name, but only one, and that…

Brewer's: Trundle

A military earthwork above Goodwood. The area is about two furlongs. It has a double vallum. The situations of the portæ are still to be traced in the east, west, and north. The…
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