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Births

The following index lists birth statistics for the United States, including number of births, live births, birth rates, multiple births, contraceptive use, annual expenditures, and more. Births…

The Divine Comedy: Paradiso: Canto XXXIII

Paradiso 99 - Paradiso: Canto XXXII Paradiso: Canto XXXIII "Thou Virgin Mother, daughter of thy Son, Humble and high beyond all other creature, The limit fixed of the eternal…

Katha-Upanishad: First Valli

  First Adhyâya First Valli   1. Vagasravasa, desirous (of heavenly rewards), surrendered (at a sacrifice) all that he possessed. He had a son of the name of Nakiketas. 2. When…

Brewer's: Bills of Parcels

An itemised statement of articles purchased. These bills are itemised by the seller. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Billee'Bills of Mortality A B C D E…

Brewer's: Old Humphrey

The nom-de-plume of George Mogridge, of London, author of several interesting books for children. (Died 1854.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Old…

Brewer's: Old News

Stale news. Hawker's (or piper's) news. “Le secret de polichinelle.” A pinch for old news. A schoolboy's punishment to one of his mates for telling as news what is well known. Source:…