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Brewer's: Knight's Ward
(The). A superior compartment in Newgate for those who paid three pieces by way of “garnish.” No longer in existence. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Knights of the Whip
Coachmen. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knighten GuildKnights of the Thistle 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…Brewer's: Teutonic Knights
An order which the Crusades gave birth to. Originally only Germans of noble birth were admissible to the order. (Abolished by Napoleon in 1800.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Trencher Knight
A table knight, a suitor from cupboard love. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894TrenchmoreTrencher Friends A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R…Brewer's: Green Knight
(The). A Pagan, who demanded Fezon in marriage; but, overcome by Orson, resigned his claim. (Valentine and Orson.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Green…Brewer's: Gregory Knights
or St. Gregory's Knights. Harmless blusterers. In Hungary the pupils at their Gregories played at soldiers, marched through the town with flying colours, some on pony back and some on foot…Brewer's: Belted Knight
The right of wearing belt and spurs. Even to the present day knights of the shire are “girt with a belt and sword,” when the declaration of their election is officially made. Source:…Phil Knight Biography
Phil KnightBorn: Feb. 24, 1938Founder and chairman of Nike, Inc., the multi-billion dollar shoe and fitness company founded in 1972 and based in Beaverton, Ore. ; named “The Most Powerful Man…Knight, George Wilson
(Encyclopedia) Knight, George Wilson, 1897–1985, English writer and critic, grad. Oxford (B.A., 1923; M.A., 1925). He wrote numerous books and essays on English literature, including The Wheel of…Valentia
(Encyclopedia) Valentia or ValenciaValentiavəlĕnˈshēə [key], island (1991 pop. 680), c.7 mi (11.3 km) long and 2 mi (3.2 km) wide, off the coast of Co. Kerry, SW Republic of Ireland. Its slate, once…Trending
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