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The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, January 15, 1806
Day 1144 Day 1146 Lewis, January 15, 1806 Thursday January 15th 1806. Had a large coat completed out of the skins of the Tiger Cat and those also of a small animal about the size of a…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, January 15, 1806
Day 1145 Day 1147 Clark, January 15, 1806 Friday 15th of January 1806 Capt. Lewis had a large Coat finished made of the Skins of the tiger Cat, and those of the Small animal about the Size…Brewer's: Rain
To rain cats and dogs. In northern mythology the cat is supposed to have great influence on the weather, and English sailors still say, “The cat has a gale of wind in her tail,” when she…Brewer's: Luce
Flower de Luce. A corruption of fleur-de-lis (q.v.), more anciently written “floure delices, ” a corruption of fiordilisa, the white iris. The French messenger says to the Regent Bedford-…Brewer's: Watch on Board Ship
There are two sorts of watch- the long watch of four hours, and the dog watch of two, from 4 to 6; but strictly speaking a watch means four hours. The…Brewer's: Wolves
It is not true that wolves were extirpated from the island in the reign of Edgar. The tradition is based upon the words of William of Malmesbury (bk.…Albums
Check out some of Infoplease's archived notes on major album releases. Beck Sea Change The Blind Boys of Alabama Peter Wolf Eve (Music) Coldplay…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: April 20, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark April 19, 1806April 21, 1806April 20, 1806 Sunday April 20th 1806. some frost this morning. The Enesher an Skillutes are much better clad than…Brewer's: Ensign
(French, enseigner.) Of ancient Athens. An owl. America. The Stars and Stripes. The British Navy. The Union Jack (q. v.). The white ensign (Royal Navy) is the banner of St. George with…The Worm Turns
The Worm TurnsTwo very superior bicycles went twinkling up the road to Plumfield one September afternoon, bearing two brown and dusty riders evidently returning from a successful run, for…Trending
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