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Christina Rossetti: Symbols
SymbolsI watched a rosebud very long Brought on by dew and sun and shower, Waiting to see the perfect flower: Then, when I thought it should be strong, It opened at the matin hour And…The Devil's Dictionary: Symbol
by Ambrose Bierce SYLPHSYMBOLICSYMBOL -n. Something that is supposed to typify or stand for something else. Many symbols are mere "survivals" - things which having no longer any utility…The Devil's Dictionary: Symbolic
by Ambrose Bierce SYMBOLSYMBOLIC -adj. Pertaining to symbols and the use and interpretation of symbols. They say 'tis conscience feels compunction; I hold that that's the stomach's…Easter Symbols and Traditions
A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations Related Links Easter Features Easter Around the World Encyclopedia: Easter Encyclopedia: Jesus Christ Christians…David Morton: Symbol
SymbolDavid MortonMy faith is all a doubtful thing, Wove on a doubtful loom, — Until there comes, each showery spring, A cherry-tree in bloom; And Christ who died upon a tree That death…The Symbols on the U.S. Dime
The Question: What appears on the "tails" side of the dime, and what do these symbols mean? The Answer: According to the U.S. Mint,…Biohazard Symbol Origins
The Question: What are the origins and significance of the components of the biohazard symbol? The Answer: The symbol was designed by Dow Chemical. Scientists at…The Pawn Shop Symbol
The Question: What do the three balls on a pawn shop signify? The Answer: Pawnbrokers often joke that the three balls represent the motto "Two…Brewer's: Symbolism of Colours
whether displayed in dresses, the background of pictures, or otherwise: Black typifies grief, death. Blue, hope, love of divine works; (in dresses) divine contemplation, piety,…Brewer's: Symbols of Saints
SAINTS. SYMBOLS. Agatha Carrying her breasts in a dish. Agathon A book and crozier. Agnes A lamb at her side. Anastasia A palm branch. Andrew A saltire cross. Anne A book in her…Trending
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