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Brewer's: Red Kettle
(A). Properly a gold watch, but applied, in thieves' slang, to any watch. Gold is often called red, hence “red ruddocks” (gold coin). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Red Land
(The). The jurisdiction over which the Vehmgericht of Westphalia extended. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Red-lattice PhrasesRed-laced Jacket A B C D E…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: March 14, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark March 13, 1806March 15, 1806March 14, 1806 Friday March 14th 1806. This morning we sent a party after the two Elk which Collins killed last…Brewer's: Laconic
Very concise and pithy. A Spartan was called a Lacon from Laconia, the land inwhich he dwelt. The Spartans were noted for their brusque and sententious speech. When Philip of Macedon wrote…2,000 Years of the Necktie: Bow Ties Take Center Stage
Bow Ties Take Center Stage by David Johnson Neckties Through the Ages Introduction210 B.C.China's First Emperor 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear Ties? 17th CenturyCroatian Cravats for the King of…2,000 Years of the Necktie: A Tie Singing Dixie
A Tie Singing Dixie by David Johnson Neckties Through the Ages Introduction210 B.C.China's First Emperor 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear Ties? 17th CenturyCroatian Cravats for the King of France…Brewer's: Nancy
The sailor's choice in Dibdin's exquisite song beginning, “'Twas post meridian half-past four.” At half-past four he parted by signal from his Nancy; at eight he bade her a long adieu; next morn a…The Hunting of the Snark: The Hunting
The Baker's Tale The Beaver's Lesson The Hunting The Bellman looked uffish, and wrinkled his brow. "If only you'd spoken before! It's excessively awkward to mention it now…2,000 Years of the Necktie: Croatian Cravats Dazzle a King
Croatian Cravats Dazzle a King by David Johnson Neckties Through the Ages Introduction210 B.C.China's First Emperor 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear Ties? 17th Century Croatian Cravats for the…2,000 Years of the Necktie: Bandanas from India
Bandanas from India by David Johnson Neckties Through the Ages Introduction210 B.C.China's First Emperor 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear Ties? 17th CenturyCroatian Cravats for the King of…Trending
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