So called from Pergamon in Lesser Asia, where it was used for purposes of writing when Ptolemy prohibited the exportation of paper from Egypt. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…
A young foundling brought up by Morgane la Fée. He was detected in an intrigue with Morgane's daughter, and the adventures of this amorous youth are related ìn the romance called…
A system of mutual instruction, introduced by Dr. Andrew Bell into the institution at Madras for the education of the orphan children of the European military. Bell lived 1753-1832.…
(g hard). Brave, polite, courteous, etc. (French, galant.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894GalleryGall's Bell A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…
(En). Uncut, but only polished; applied to emeralds, rubies, and other precious stones. (French, cabochon.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Cachecope…
The full academical costume of a university student, tutor, or master, worn at lectures, examinations, and after “hall” (dinner). “Is it a cap and gown affair?” —C. Bede: Verdant Green.…
in France, are chimes or tunes played on bells; but in England the suites of bells that play the tunes. Our word carol approaches the French meaning nearer than our own. The best chimes in…
(The). Jerusalem. So called in compliment to King David. (2 Sam. v. 7, 9.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894City of DestructionCity of Bells A B C D E F…
(3 syl). A mythical people of Crete, to whom the infant Zeus or Jupiter was entrusted by his mother Rhea. By clashing their shields they drowned the cries of the infant, to prevent its…
(Latin). Offhand; without premeditation; written off at once, without making a rough copy first. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Currer BellCurrent A B C…
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