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Glanvill, Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Glanvill or Glanvil, JosephGlanvill or Glanvil, Josephglănˈvĭl [key], 1636–80, English clergyman and philosopher. He was chaplain in ordinary to Charles II and prebendary of Worcester…

Brewer's: Bel-a-faire-peur

A handsome, dare-devil of a fellow. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bel EspritBejan A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y…

Science Fair Project Ideas

The Question: Where could I find ideas for a science fair project? The Answer: On our site, you can get some advice from a science fair judge or get some science…

Brewer's: Chery and Fair-Star

Chery was the son of a king's brother and Brunetta; Fair-star was the daughter of the king and Blondina, the two fathers being brothers, and the two mothers sisters. They were cast on the…

Brewer's: Fair fall you

Good befall you. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Fair Play is a JewelFair and Square A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…

Brewer's: Fair Play is a Jewel

As a jewel is an ornament of beauty and value, so fair play is an honourable thing and a “jewel in the crown” of the player. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

2000 National Magazine Awards

The National Magazine Awards, sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors and administered by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, were presented May 3, 2000.…

O'Brien, William Shoney

(Encyclopedia) O'Brien, William Shoney, c.1826–1878, American silver magnate, b. Dublin, Ireland. He was brought to the United States as a child and worked in a New York grocery store before going to…