The hero of a novel written by Fielding to ridicule Richardson's Pamela, whose brother Joseph is supposed to be. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Joseph of Ar…
DIXON, Joseph Andrew, a Representative from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 3, 1879; attended St. Patrickâs School, Hughes High School, and St. Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio; clerk…
GAVAGAN, Joseph Andrew, a Representative from New York; born in New York City August 20, 1892; attended the public and parochial schools; was graduated from the law department of Fordham Univer…
(A). One not to be seduced from his continency by the severest temptation. The reference is to Joseph in Potiphar's house. (Gen. xxxix.) (See Bellerophon.) A joseph. A great coat, so calle…
Senate Years of Service: 1899-1900; 1901-1907Party: Democrat; DemocratCLARK, William Andrews, a Senator from Montana; born near Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., January 8, 1839; attended the…
a name commonly used in old plays for a valet or man-servant. Probably a Merry Andrew is simply the mirth-making Andrew or domestic jester. (See Merry Andrew.) Similarly, Abigail is used in…
brought to Listenise the sanctgraal and also the spear with which Longinus wounded the crucified Saviour. When Sir Balin entered this chamber, which was in the palace of King Pellam, he fou…
Senate Years of Service: 1797-1815Party: Democratic RepublicanANDERSON, Joseph Inslee, (father of Alexander Outlaw Anderson), a Senator from Tennessee; born near Philadelphia, Pa., November 5, …
Senate Years of Service: 1797-1815 Party: Democratic Republican ANDERSON, Joseph, (father of Alexander Outlaw Anderson), a Senator from Tennessee; born near Philadelphia, Pa., November 5, 17…
TOOLE, Joseph Kemp, a Delegate from the Territory of Montana; born in Savannah, Andrew County, Mo., May 12, 1851; attended the public schools in St. Joseph, Mo., and the Western Military Academ…
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