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Scott, Sir Walter
(Encyclopedia) Scott, Sir Walter, 1771–1832, Scottish novelist and poet, b. Edinburgh. He is considered the father of both the regional and the historical novel. Scott's narrative poems…Surrey
(Encyclopedia) Surrey, county (1991 pop. 997,000), 653 sq mi (1,691 sq km), SE England. The county seat is Guildford. Administratively, the county is divided into the districts of Elmbridge, Epsom…Brewer's: Bradwardine
(Rose). The daughter of Baron Bradwardine, and the heroine of Scott's Waverley. She is in love with young Waverley, and ultimately marries him. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…Sir Walter Scott
Walter Scott was a superstar novelist of the early 19th century, and a pioneer in the art of the historical novel. His special interest was Scotland's history and culture; his first literary success…Charles Addison BOUTELLE, Congress, ME (1839-1901)
BOUTELLE Charles Addison , a Representative from Maine; born in Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine, February 9, 1839; attended the public schools at Brunswick and the Yarmouth Academy; adopted…Brewer's: Balmawhapple
A stupid, obstinate Scottish laird in Scott's Waverley, a novel (1805). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BalmérinoBalm A B C D E F G H I J K L M…Brewer's: Barley
To cry barley. To ask for truce (in children's games). Query, a corruption of parley. “A proper lad o' his quarters, that will not cry barley in a brulzïe.” —Sir W. Scott: Waverley ,…Brewer's: Gowk-thrapple
(Maister). A pulpitdrumming “chosen vessel” in Scott's Waverley. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894GowleeGowk A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…Brewer's: Great Unknown
(The). Sir Walter Scott, who published the Waverley Novels anonymously. (1771-1832.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Great UnwashedGreat Sea A B C D E F…Brewer's: Edward
Edward the Confessor's sword. Curtana (the cutter), a blunt sword of state, emblematical of mercy. The Chevalier Prince Charles Edward. The Young Pretender. Introduced by Sir Walter Scott…Trending
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