(Encyclopedia) parlementparlementpärˈləmənt, Fr. pärləmäNˈ [key], in French history, the chief judicial body under the ancien régime. The parlement consisted of a number of separate chambers: the…
GOODALL Louis Bertrand , a Representative from Maine; born in Winchester, Cheshire County,
N.H., September 23, 1851; moved to Troy, N.H., with his parents in 1852;
attended the common schools of…
(Le). The soldiers' exercise ground. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Champs de MaiChameleon A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…
(French). Willingly; with good grace. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894De Die in DiemDaystar A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…
Oscar De La Rentafashion designerBorn: 7/22/1932Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic An internationally acclaimed fashion design known for his lines of women's day wear and evening…
(Mr. Jenkins). “Qui pour l'ordinaire, dit Tallemant, est un animal mal idoine à toute autre chose.” (Mme. Deshoulières: Historiettes, ix. 209, x. 82.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…
The public executioner or Jack Ketch of France. “Riccardo de Albertes was a personal friend of all the `Messieurs de Paris,' who served the Republic. He attended all capital executions,…
The model of Gil Blas, in the Spanish romance entitled Relaciones de la Vida del Escudero Marcos de Obregon. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
The March meetings held by Clovis and his immediate followers, sometimes as mere pageants for the amusement of the freedmen who came to offer homage to their lord, and pay their annual…
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