(French), a hangman or executioner. The “Place de Grève” was at one time the Tyburn of Paris. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894AngelAnent A B C D E F G…
(French). Turning to quite another subject; à propos de rien. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Aqua RegiaApron-string Tenure A B C D E F G H I J K…
Charles, Duc de Bourbon, a powerful enemy of Francois I. He was killed while heading the assault on Rome. (1527.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
de Rebus gestis Samsonis, etc., published by the Camden Society. This record of the acts of Abbot Samson of Edmondsbury contains much contemporary history, and gives a good account of…
More matter than can be used; overcrowded with facts or material. A publisher or editor who is overwhelmed with MSS., or contributions; an author who has more incidents or illustrations in…
An exclamation signifying what you say is nonsense or moonshine. Fiddle-de-dee is meant to express the sound of a fiddle-string vocalised. Hence “sound signifying nothing.” Source:…
(French). A crucifix. (See next article.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Jean des VignesJean de la Suie A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R…
Administration of government by ecclesiastics. The calotte is the small skull-cap worn over the tonsure. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Regiment de la…
A society of witty and satirical men in the reign of Louis XIV. When any public character made himself ridiculous, a calotte was sent to him to “cover the bald or brainless part of his…
(Encyclopedia) Beauharnais, Hortense deBeauharnais, Hortense deôrtäNsˈ [key]Beauharnais, Hortense de də bōärnāˈ [key], 1783–1837, queen of Holland (1806–10), daughter of Alexandre and Josephine de…
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