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Fanning, Edmund, 1739–1818, Loyalist in the American Revolution
(Encyclopedia) Fanning, Edmund, 1739–1818, American Loyalist in the American Revolution, b. Suffolk co., Long Island, N.Y. He moved to North Carolina, practiced law, held minor political posts, and…Fanning, David
(Encyclopedia) Fanning, David, c.1755–1825, American Loyalist in the American Revolution, b. Amelia co., Va. He led raids on the colonials in the Carolinas and wrote (1790) an account of his…The Fan
Director:Tony ScottWriter:Phoef SuttonDirector of Photography:Dariusz WolskiEditors:Christian Wagner and Claire SimpsonMusic:Hans ZimmerProduction Designer:Ida RandomProducer:Wendy…Fanning Island
(Encyclopedia) Fanning Island: see Tabuaeran.Brewer's: Ell
(Anglo-Saxon eln, an ell). It is said that the English ell was the length of Henry I.'s arm, but the ordinary length of a man's arm is about a yard. Give him an inch, and he'll take an…Fanning, Edmund, 1769–1841, American trader and explorer
(Encyclopedia) Fanning, Edmund, 1769–1841, American trader, explorer, and promoter of trade and exploration in the South Seas, b. Stonington, Conn. At the age of 14 he went to sea. In command of a…Tabuaeran
(Encyclopedia) TabuaeranTabuaerantəb&oomacr;ˌəĕrˈən [key], atoll (1990 pop. 1,309), c.15 sq mi (40 sq km), central Pacific, one of the Line Islands and part of the Republic of Kiribati. Visited…Fueled by the Fans
The 1999 All Star Game by Mike Morrison Take the All Star Game Quiz! Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa will be one of the sluggers looking to clear Fenway Park's "Green Monster" at the annual Home Run…Brewer's: Fan
I could brain him with his lady's fan (1 Henry IV., ii. 3)—i.e. knock his brains out with a fan handle. The ancient fans had long handles, so that ladies used their fans for walking-sticks…Brewer's: Ell-wand
(The King's). The group of stars called “Orion's Belt.” “The King's Ellwand, now foolishly termed the `Belt of Orion.' ” —Hogg: Tales, etc. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…Trending
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