Damon and Pythias
(Encyclopedia) Damon and Pythias dāˈmən, pĭthˈēəs [key], two youths whose loyalty to each other symbolizes true friendship. Pythias, a Pythagorean, condemned to death for plotting against Dionysius I of Syrac...
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Urim and Thummim
(Encyclopedia) Urim and Thummim yo͞oˈrĭm, thŭmˈĭm [key], in the Bible, name of sacred instruments used for casting lots. The meaning of the two names is uncertain, as is the nature of the lots. They were in so...
marque and reprisal
(Encyclopedia) marque and reprisal: see privateering.
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permutations and combinations
(Encyclopedia) permutations and combinations: see probability.
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Daphnis and Chloë
(Encyclopedia) Daphnis and Chloë: see Longus.
block and tackle
(Encyclopedia) block and tackle: see pulley.
Jammu and Kashmir
(Encyclopedia) Jammu and Kashmir: see Kashmir.
Wanstead and Woodford
(Encyclopedia) Wanstead and Woodford: see Redbridge.
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bites and stings
(Encyclopedia) bites and stings: see first aid.
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rock and roll
(Encyclopedia) rock and roll: see rock music.
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