(Encyclopedia) Fanning, David, c.1755–1825, American Loyalist in the American Revolution, b. Amelia co., Va. He led raids on the colonials in the Carolinas and wrote (1790) an account of his…
(Anglo-Saxon eln, an ell). It is said that the English ell was the length of Henry I.'s arm, but the ordinary length of a man's arm is about a yard. Give him an inch, and he'll take an…
(Encyclopedia) Fanning, Edmund, 1739–1818, American Loyalist in the American Revolution, b. Suffolk co., Long Island, N.Y. He moved to North Carolina, practiced law, held minor political posts, and…
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(Eleanor Gow)model, actressBorn: 3/29/1964Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
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(Encyclopedia) Fanning, Edmund, 1769–1841, American trader, explorer, and promoter of trade and exploration in the South Seas, b. Stonington, Conn. At the age of 14 he went to sea. In command of a…
(The King's). The group of stars called “Orion's Belt.” “The King's Ellwand, now foolishly termed the `Belt of Orion.' ” —Hogg: Tales, etc. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…
The 1999 All Star Game by Mike Morrison Take the All Star Game Quiz! Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa will be one of the sluggers looking to clear Fenway Park's "Green Monster" at the annual Home Run…
I could brain him with his lady's fan (1 Henry IV., ii. 3)—i.e. knock his brains out with a fan handle. The ancient fans had long handles, so that ladies used their fans for walking-sticks…
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