actor Born: March 26, 1973Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota T. R. Knight was just five years-old when he became involved with Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater. Later,…
Coachmen. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knighten GuildKnights of the Thistle A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z…
King Arthur's knights, so called from the large circular table round which they sat. The table was circular to prevent any heart-sore about precedency. The number of these knights is…
Persons who haunted the purlieus of the courts, ready to be hired for a bribe to swear anything; so called from their being always found waiting at the posts which the sheriffs set up…
Same as CARPET KNIGHTS (q.v.). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knights of the HandcuffsKnights of the Garter A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…
(London). So named from the processions of knights from the Tower to Smithfield, where tournaments were held. Leigh Hunt says the name originated in a sign or some reference to the Heralds…
An Order of military knights founded by Godfrey of Bouillon, in 1099, to guard the “Holy Sepulchre.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knights of the Order of…
The Bleeding Heart was one of the many semi-religious orders instituted in the Middle Ages in honour of the Virgin Mary, whose “heart was pierced with many sorrows.” “When he was at…
Don Quixote. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knight's FeeKnight of the Post A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z…
(The). Sir Kenneth, or rather the Earl of Huntingdon, Prince Royal of Scotland, who followed, incognito, Richard I. to the Crusade, and is the chief character of the Talisman, a novel by…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
