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Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.
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Skald
Language; Encyclopedias
An old Scandinavian poet, a reciter or singer of poems in praise of the Norse warriors and their deeds.
St. James's Palace
Language; Encyclopedias
An old, brick-built palace in Pall Mall, London, originally a hospital, converted into a manor by Henry VIII., and became eventually a royal residence. It gives name to the ...
Order of the Thistle
Language; Encyclopedias
An order of Scottish knighthood, sometimes called the Order of St. Andrew, instituted in 1687 by James VII. of Scotland (James II. of England); fell into abeyance during the reign ...
toga
Language; Encyclopedias
An outer garment, usually of white wool like a large blanket, folded about the person in a variety of ways, but generally with the right arm free, thrown over the left shoulder, ...
St. Thomas
Language; Encyclopedias
An unhealthy volcanic island in the Gulf of Guinea, belonging to Portugal; produces coffee, cocoa, and some spices; chief town, St. Thomas, a port on the NE. 2, One of the Virgin ...
Strabo
Language; Encyclopedias
Ancient geographer, born at Amasia, in Pontus; flourished in the reign of Augustus, and the early part of that of Tiberius; was a learned man, lived some years in Rome, and ...
Felix Slade
Language; Encyclopedias
Antiquary and art-collector; left his art-collection to the British Museum, and money to found Slade professorships of art at Oxford, Cambridge, and London Universities ...
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