(The). That part of Hyde Park which is most frequented by ladies on horseback or in carriages. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ladies' PlateLady of the Rock…
(The). A housemaid. Highly disgusted at a farthing candle, Left by the Lady of the Broom, Named Susan ... Peter Pindar: The Diamond Pin Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…
The 25th of March, to commemorate the Annunciation of Our Lady, the Virgin Mary There is a tradition that Adam was created on this day. Of course, this rests on Jesus being “the Second…
The apparition of this hag forms the story of the Tapestried Chamber, by Sir Walter Scott. An old woman, whose dress was an old-fashioned gown, which ladies call a sacque; that is, a sort…
The benevolent lady of a village. The character of Lady Bountiful is from the Beaux' Stratagem, by Farquhar. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lady…
The small chapel east of the altar, or behind the screen of the high altar; dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lady DayLady…
Maud, daughter of Henry I. The title of “Domina Anglorum” was conferred upon her by the Council of Winchester, held April 7th, 1141. (Rymer: Fædera, i.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…
(Our). An order of knighthood in Spain, instituted in 1218 by James I. of Aragon, for the deliverance of Christian captives amongst the Moors. Within the first six years, as many as 400…
(Our). A miraculous image of the Virgin found by the wayside between Salamanca and Ciudad Rodrigo in 1409. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ladies' MileLady…
A maiden who fell in love with Sir Lancelot of the Lake, and died because her love was not returned. Tennyson has a poem on the subject; and the story of Elaine, “the lily maid of Astolat…
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