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Adam Lambert Biography
singerBorn: January 29, 1982Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Adam Lambert was born in Indianapolis, but grew up in San Diego where he appeared in many theatrical…Bobby Adams Biography
Bobby AdamsAge: 75 major league infielder who played with three teams between 1946–59; played on the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs; started professional baseball career…The Devil's Dictionary: Adamant
by Ambrose Bierce ADAGEADDERADAMANT -n. A mineral frequently found beneath a corset. Soluble in solicitate of gold.George Washington Adams
George Washington Adams was the eldest son of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, and his wife Louisa Adams. George (named for the first U.S. president, George Washington)…Brewer's: Old as Adam
Generally used as a reproof for stating as news something well known. “That's as old as Adam,” or was known as far back as the days of Adam. (See Old As Methuselah.) Source: Dictionary…Jack Adams Award
Awarded to the coach “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success” and named after the late Detroit Red Wings coach and general manager. Winners selected by NHL Broadcasters…Brewer's: Adam Bell
A northern outlaw, whose name has become a synonym for a good archer. (See Clym of the Clough) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Adam CupidAdam A B C D E…Brewer's: Adam Cupid
i.e., Archer Cupid, perhaps with allusion to Adam Bell, the celebrated archer. (See Percy's Reliques, vol. i., p. 7.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Adam's…Brewer's: Adamic Covenant
Adam′ic The covenant made with God to Adam, that “the seed of the woman should bruise the serpent's head” (Gen. iii. 15). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Adam's Ale
Water as a beverage; from the supposition that Adam had nothing but water to drink. In Scotland water for a beverage is called Adam's Wine. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…