A sort of jam. It is a Spanish word, taken from the Arabic roob (the juice of fruit). Faire un rob (in whist). To win the rubber; that is, either two successive games, or two out of three…
(Encyclopedia) Ford, John, 1895–1973, American film director, b. Cape Elizabeth, Maine, as John Martin Feeney. Ford began directing in 1917 after an apprenticeship with his brother Francis. Over the…
(Encyclopedia) Rhodes, James FordRhodes, James Fordrōdz [key], 1848–1927, American historian, b. Ohio City (now part of Cleveland). While studying in Europe he visited ironworks and steelworks in…
Rob Reineractor, writer, director, producerBorn: 3/6/1947Birthplace: New York City Emmy Award-winning television and film actor, writer, director and producer who portrayed Mike Stivic, Archie Bunker…
[Robert the Red]. A nickname given to Robert M'Gregor, who assumed the name of Campbell when the clan M'Gregor was outlawed by the Scotch Parliament in 1662. He may be termed the Robin…
(Encyclopedia) Ford, John, 1586–c.1640, English dramatist, b. Devonshire. He went to London to study law but was never called to the bar. The early part of his playwriting career was taken up with…
(Encyclopedia) Coppola, Francis FordCoppola, Francis Fordkōˈpəˌlə [key], 1939–, American film director, b. Detroit. Coppola began his career directing low-budget films and working on screenplays for…
Glenn Ford(Gwyllyn Ford)actorBorn: 5/1/1916Birthplace: Sainte-Christine, Portneuf county, Quebec, Canada A Broadway stage actor, he entered films in 1939 and starred opposite Rita Hayworth in…
Whitey FordBorn: Oct. 21, 1928Baseball LHP all-time leader in World Series wins (10); led AL in wins 3 times; won Cy Young and World Series MVP in 1961 with NY Yankees; 236-106 record. Gerald…
Mr. and Mrs. Ford are characters in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Mrs. Ford pretends to accept Sir John Falstaff's protestations of love, in order to punish him by her devices. Source:…
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