consort of Siva, famous for her defeat of the army of Chanda and Munda, two demons. She is represented as holding the head of Chanda in one of her four hands, and trampling on Munda. The…
One of Fortunio's servants. He was so strong he could carry any weight upon his back without difficulty. (Grimm's Goblins, Fortunio.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…
This mineral receives its name from Strontian, in Argyleshire, where it was discovered by Dr. Hope, in 1792. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
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Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise fists for Black Power in 1968. (Source: AP)
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As crooked as a cammock. The cammock is a piece of timber bent for the knee of a ship; a hockey-stick; a shinny-club. (Anglo-Saxon.) “Though the cammock, the more it is bowed the better it…
(A), now called a bowing acquaintance. One just sufficiently known to bow to. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Cap-moneyCap of Time A B C D E F G H I…
(To). We talk of remarks being highly flavoured, of strong language, of piquant remarks, of spicy words; so that to “draw it mild” refers to liquor; let it be mild, not too highly-…
Black medallists raise fists for Civil Rights Movement
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Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise fists for Black Power in 1968. (Source: AP)
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