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Waterford, county, Republic of Ireland

(Encyclopedia) WaterfordWaterfordwôˈtərfərd [key], county (1991 pop. 91,624), 710 sq mi (1,839 sq km), S Republic of Ireland. The county seat is the port town of Waterford. Although the terrain is…

planter

(Encyclopedia) planter, farm or garden implement that places propagating material such as seeds or seedlings into the ground, usually in rows. Broadcasting, i.e., scattering seed in all directions,…

Brewer's: Bride

The bridal wreath is a relic of the corona nuptialis used by the Greeks and Romans to indicate triumph. Bride Cake A relic of the Roman Confarreatio, a mode of marriage practised by the…

Runaway Bride

Director:Gary MarshallWriters:Josann McGibbon and Sara ParriottTouchstone and Paramount; 110 minutes; PGRelease:7/99Cast:Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack Decidedly less misogynistic…

Bride of Chucky

Director: Ronny Yu Writer: Don Mancini Universal; R; 97 minutes Release: 10/98 Cast: Jennifer Tilly, Katherine Heigl, Nick Stabile, John Ritter, Alexis Arquette, Gordon…

Son of the Bride

Director: Juan Jose Campanella Writer: Juan Jose Campanella, Fernando Castets Sony Pictures Classic; R; 124 minutes Release: 4/02 Cast: Ricardo Darin, Hector Alterio, Norma…

Northern Mariana Islands

Infoplease has everything you need to know about Northern Mariana Islands. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about Northern Mariana Islands's geography, history, government…

Hampton, Wade, American planter and soldier

(Encyclopedia) Hampton, Wade, c.1752–1835, American planter and soldier, b. Halifax co., Va. He served in the American Revolution and took part in South Carolina politics, opposing the ratification…

Brewer's: Bride of Abydos

Zuleika, daughter of Giaffir, Pacha of Abydos. As she was never wed, she should be called the affianced or betrothed. (Byron.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…