“The Guide of Ireland.” A star supposed to be the guardian of that island. (Ossian: Temora, iv.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894UlaniaUkase A B C D E F…
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(Encyclopedia) Conservative party, in Canada. 1 Former Canadian political party that merged with the Progressive party to form the Progressive Conservative party.
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Irish for darling. Erin mavournin = Ireland, my darling; Erin go bragh = Ireland for ever! Land of my forefathers. Erin go bragh! ... Erin mavournin. Erin go bragh! Campbell: Exile of Erin…
by Ambrose Bierce EXHORTEXISTENCEEXILE -n. One who serves his country by residing abroad, yet is not an ambassador. An English sea-captain being asked if he had read "The Exile of Erin…
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