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Brewer's: Second of Time

(A). The sixtieth part of an hour was called by the Romans scrupulum, and the sixtieth part of a minute was scrupulum secundum Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Brewer's: Shepster Time

The time of sheep-shearing. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894SherifimuirSheppard 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: Term Time

called, since 1873, LAW SESSIONS. Michaelmas Sessions begin November 2nd, and end December 21st. Hilary Sessions begin January 11th, and end the Wednesday before Easter. Easter Sessions…

Brewer's: Time-bargain

(A), in Stock, is a speculation, not an investment. A time-bargain is made to buy or sell again as soon as possible and receive the difference realised. An investment is made for the sake…

Brewer's: Time of Grace

The lawful season for venery, which began at Midsummer and lasted to Holyrood Day. The fox and wolf might be hunted from the Nativity to the Annunciation; the roebuck from Easter to…

Mad Dog Time

Director/Writer:Larry BishopDirector of Photography:Frank ByersEditor: Norman HollynMusic:Earl RoseProduction Designer: Dina LiptonProducer: Judith Rutherford JamesUnited Artists; R; 92…

All-Time Leaders

The all-time money-winning horses, trainers and race-winning jockeys of North America, according to the Equibase Company. Records include all available earnings from races in foreign…

Brewer's: Equation of Time

The difference between mean and apparent time —i.e. the difference between the time as shown by a good clock and that indicated by a sundial. The greatest difference is in November, at…

Brewer's: Good Time

There is a good time coming. This has been for a long, long time a familiar saying in Scotland, and is introduced by Sir Walter Scott in his Rob Roy. Charles Mackay has written a song so…

Brewer's: Mark Time!

Move the feet alternately as in marching, but without advancing or retreating from the spot. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Mark of the BeastMark Tapley A…