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(Encyclopedia) lark, common name for members of the large family Alaudidae, perching birds of terrestrial habits, chiefly of the Old World and best-known through the skylark, Alauda arvensis. The…Brewer's: Lark
A spree; a corruption of the Anglo-Saxon lác (play, fun). (See Skylark.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894LarksLarigot A B C D E F G H I J K L M…Brewer's: Larks
When the sky falls we shall catch larks. A way of stating to a person that his scheme or proposal is absurd or ridiculous. French: “Si le ciel tombait, il y aurait bien des alouettes.”…Bishop, Sir Henry Rowley
(Encyclopedia) Bishop, Sir Henry Rowley, 1786–1855, English operatic conductor, composer or arranger of 120 dramatic works. He is known today for a setting of Shakespeare's “Lo, here the gentle lark…song
(Encyclopedia) song, relatively brief, simple vocal composition, usually a setting of a poetic text, often strophic, for accompanied solo voice. The song literature of Western music embodies two…Song of Songs
(Encyclopedia) Song of Songs: see Song of Solomon.Diego, Gerardo
(Encyclopedia) Diego, GerardoDiego, Gerardohārärˈdō dyāˈgō [key], 1896–1987, Spanish poet, b. Santander. Although he embraced many new poetic credos, his poetry is classified into two styles. His…Burgess, Gelett
(Encyclopedia) Burgess, Gelett (Frank Gelett Burgess)Burgess, Gelettjəlĕtˈ [key], 1866–1951, American humorist, b. Boston. His ability as an illustrator led him into magazine work, and he was soon…Song of Solomon
(Encyclopedia) Song of Solomon,&sp;Song of Songs, or Canticles, book of the Bible, 22d in the order of the Authorized Version. Although traditionally ascribed to King Solomon, many scholars date…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Song-Phillis The Fair
by Robert Burns Epigram On The Laird Of LagganSong-Had I A CaveSong-Phillis The Fair Tune-"Robin Adair." While larks, with little wing, Fann'd the pure air, Tasting the…