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Brewer's: Joan of Arc
or Jeanne la Pucelle. M. Octave Delepierre has published a pamphlet, called Doute Historique, to deny the tradition that Joan of Arc was burnt at Rouen for sorcery. He cites a document…Brewer's: Euphemisms
Words or phrases substituted, to soften down offensive expressions. Place never mentioned to ears polite. In the reign of Charles II., a worthy divine of Whitehall thus concluded his…Brewer's: Guineapig
(Stock Exchange term). A gentleman of sufficient name to form a bait who allows himself to be put on a directors list for the guinea and lunch provided for the board. (See Floaters.)…Buddhism
The Buddha's Teachings As part of our larger collection of world religion overviews, Infoplease is happy to present some of the fundamentals of Buddhism. Learn more about the history of Buddhism,…Burdens
Burdens"Oh, dear, how hard it does seem to take up our packs and go on," sighed Meg the morning after the party, for now the holidays were over, the week of merrymaking did not fit her for…Brewer's: Bonfire
Ignis ossium. The Athenæum shows that the word means a fire made of bones; one quotation runs thus, “In the worship of St. John, the people ... made three manner of fires: one was of clean…Brewer's: Goose at Michaelmas
One legend says that St. Martin was tormented by a goose which he killed and ate. As he died from the repast, good Christians have ever since sacrificed the goose on the day of the saint.…The Pivot of Civilization: Education and Expression
Science the Ally Woman and the Future Education and Expression "Civilization is bound up with the success of that movement. The man who rejoices in it and strives to further…The Pivot of Civilization: Education and Expression
by Margaret Sanger Science the AllyWoman and the FutureEducation and Expression "Civilization is bound up with the success of that movement. The man who rejoices in it and…The True George Washington: Education
EducationFormal EducationThe father of Washington received his education at Appleby School in England, and, true to his alma mater, he sent his two elder sons to the same school. His death…Trending
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