(Le). The soldiers' exercise ground. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Champs de MaiChameleon A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…
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Oscar De La Rentafashion designerBorn: 7/22/1932Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic An internationally acclaimed fashion design known for his lines of women's day wear and evening…
(Mr. Jenkins). “Qui pour l'ordinaire, dit Tallemant, est un animal mal idoine à toute autre chose.” (Mme. Deshoulières: Historiettes, ix. 209, x. 82.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…
The public executioner or Jack Ketch of France. “Riccardo de Albertes was a personal friend of all the `Messieurs de Paris,' who served the Republic. He attended all capital executions,…
The model of Gil Blas, in the Spanish romance entitled Relaciones de la Vida del Escudero Marcos de Obregon. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
The March meetings held by Clovis and his immediate followers, sometimes as mere pageants for the amusement of the freedmen who came to offer homage to their lord, and pay their annual…
A perfumed spirit, prepared at Cologne. The most famous maker was Jean Maria Farina. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Eau de VieEating Together A B C D E…
A letter written to extort money. (See Vidocq: Les Voleurs, i. 240-253.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894LeucadiaLettre de Cachet A B C D E F G H I…
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