A burlesque officer, like the Mayor of Garratt, the Mayor of the Pig Market, and the Mayor of the Bull-ring (q.v.). Dalkey is a small island in St. George's Channel, near the coast of…
The oak, which not only braves the storm, but fosters the growth of tender parasites under its arms. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King of the…
Joachim Murat; so called because he was once a mountebank like Franconi. (1767-1815.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King HornKing Estmere A B C D E F…
(The). The Chimæra, or sea-ape, a cartilaginous fish which accompanies a shoal of herrings in their migrations. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King of the…
or Childe Horn. The hero of a metrical romance by Mestre Thomas. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King LogKing Franconi A B C D E F G H I J K L M…
Gold, which is not only the most valuable of metals, but also is without its peer in freedom from alloy. It is got without smelting; wherever it exists it is visible to the eye; and it…
The “ignobile vulgus.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King PétaudKing-maker A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z…
A title assumed by Parrhasios, the painter, a contemporary of Zeuxis. Plutarch says he wore a purple robe and a golden crown. (Flourished 400 B.C.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…
A title conferred by Napoleon I. on his son on the day of his birth. More generally called the Duke of Reichstadt (1811-1832). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
Baldrick of South Devon, son of Eri, who long defended his territory against Algar, a lawless chief. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King of the WorldKing…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
