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Brewer's: Equation of Time
The difference between mean and apparent time —i.e. the difference between the time as shown by a good clock and that indicated by a sundial. The greatest difference is in November, at…Brewer's: Pudding-time
properly means just as dinner is about to begin, for our forefathers took their pudding before their meat. It also means in the nick of time. But Mars In pudding-time came to his aid.…Brewer's: Second of Time
(A). The sixtieth part of an hour was called by the Romans scrupulum, and the sixtieth part of a minute was scrupulum secundum Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Term Time
called, since 1873, LAW SESSIONS. Michaelmas Sessions begin November 2nd, and end December 21st. Hilary Sessions begin January 11th, and end the Wednesday before Easter. Easter Sessions…Brewer's: Time-bargain
(A), in Stock, is a speculation, not an investment. A time-bargain is made to buy or sell again as soon as possible and receive the difference realised. An investment is made for the sake…Brewer's: Time of Grace
The lawful season for venery, which began at Midsummer and lasted to Holyrood Day. The fox and wolf might be hunted from the Nativity to the Annunciation; the roebuck from Easter to…Brewer's: Tracts for the Times
Published at Oxford during the years 1833-1841, and hence called the Oxford Tracts. A. i.e. Rev. John Keble, M.A., author of the Christian Year, fellow of Oriel, and formerly Professor of…TIME Person of the Year
How “Lucky Lindy”—and a slow week for news—gave birth to a memorable annual tradition The founders of TIME Magazine, Henry Luce and Briton Haddon, were strong believers in the idea…TIME Persons of the Year
The Question: How many times has the Time Magazine Person of the Year been given to an abstract class of people or a non-human, rather than to individuals…Time Zone Conversion
The Question: Where could I find information about time zones and what time it would be anywhere else in the world? The Answer: Right here! We'…Trending
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