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(Encyclopedia) syzygysyzygysĭzˈəjē [key], in astronomy, alignment of three bodies of the solar system along a straight or nearly straight line. A planet is in syzygy with the earth and sun when it is…Brüning, Heinrich
(Encyclopedia) Brüning, HeinrichBrüning, Heinrichhīnˈrĭkh brünˈĭng [key], 1885–1970, German chancellor. Elected to the Reichstag in 1924, he was a leader of the Catholic Center party and a fiscal…Recently Suspended Armed Conflicts
Main warring parties Years ofconflict Serbia and Montenegro vs. Kosovo 1998–2006 Angola vs. Cabinda 1994–2006 Indonesia vs.…Brewer's: Heavy-armed Artillery
(The). The garrison artillery. The “light-armed artillery” are Royal Horse Artillery. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894HebeHeavy Man A B C D E F G H I…Brewer's: Light-armed Artillery
The Royal Horse Artillery. The heavy artillery are the garrison artillery. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Light as a FeatherLight Troops A B C D E F G…Brewer's: Keep at Arm's Length
(To). To prevent another from being too familiar. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Keep Body and Soul TogetherKeep Up A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…Brewer's: King-of-Arms
An officer whose duty it is to direct the heralds, preside at chapters, and have the jurisdiction of armoury. There are three kings-of-arms in England viz. Garter, Clarencieux, and Norroy…Brewer's: Ulster King of Arms
Chief heraldic officer of Ireland. Created by Edward VI. in 1552. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ultima ThuleUlster Badge A B C D E F G H I J K L…Brewer's: Shield-of-Arms
Same as Coat of Arms; so called because persons in the Middle Ages bore their heraldic devices on their shields. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Shield of…Arms Sales to Developing Nations
In 2011, leading manufacturers in the highly competitive global arms market sought higher profits and expanded political influence in weapons sales to developing nations. The…Trending
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