in Louth. A stone probably used for human sacrifice. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Killing no MurderKilling A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…
(A). A stone with a hole through it. (See Lucky Penny.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lucrezia di BorgiaLucky A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…
Abrax′as Stones with the word Abraxas engraved on them, and used as talismans. They were cut into symbolic forms combining a fowl's head, a serpent's body, and human limbs. (See Abracax…
(An). A stone said to be of talismanic power, found in the stomach of cocks. Those who possess it are strong, brave, and wealthy. Milo of Crotona owed his strength to this talisman. As a…
called Christian Bones. It is said that the walls of Philadelphia, in Turkey, were built of the bones of Christians killed in the Holy Wars. This idle tale has gained credit from the…
So called from the island of Portland, where it is quarried. It hardens by exposure to the atmosphere. St. Paul's Cathedral and Somerset House (London) are built of this stone. Source:…
The Key-stone State. Pennsylvania; so called from its position and importance. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Key and the BibleKey-cold A B C D E F G…
A rolling stone gathers no moss. Greek: (Erasmus: Proverbs; Assiduitas.) Latin: Saxum volutum non obducitur musco (or Saxum volubile etc.) Planta quae saepius transfertus non coalescit. (…
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