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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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Forty Thieves

Language; Encyclopedias

A fraternity in the "Arabian Nights" who inhabited a secret den in a forest, the gate of which would open only to the magic word "Sesame."

Comte d' Estaing

Language; Encyclopedias

A French admiral, "one of the bravest of men," fought against the English in the Indies and in America; winced as a Royalist at the outbreak of the French Revolution; his loyalty ...

Gabriel

Language; Encyclopedias

A French architect, born in Paris (1710-1782).

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Language; Encyclopedias

A French artist, born at Grasse; gained the "prix de Rome" in 1752, and afterwards studied in Rome; was a member of the French Academy, and during the Revolution became keeper of ...

Jean Froissart

Language; Encyclopedias

A French chronicler and poet, born at Valenciennes; visited England in the reign of Edward III., at whose Court, and particularly with the Queen, he became a great favourite for ...

Count d' Estrades

Language; Encyclopedias

A French diplomatist (1579-1680).

Fabre d'Eglantine

Language; Encyclopedias

A French dramatic poet, born at Carcassonne; wrote comedies; was a member of the Convention and of the Committee of Public Safety, of the extreme party of the Revolution; falling ...