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practised — adjective skillful after much practice (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑practiced • Similar to: ↑experienced, ↑experient … Useful english dictionary
Astrology — • The supposed science which determines the influence of the stars, especially of the five older planets, on the fate of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Astrology Astrology … Catholic encyclopedia
Carve — The arts of engraving and carving were much practised among the Jews. They were practised in connection with the construction of the tabernacle and the temple (Ex. 31:2, 5; 35:33; 1 Kings 6:18, 35; Ps. 74:6), as well as in the ornamentation of … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Forgandenny — FORGANDENNY, a parish, partly in the county of Kinross, but chiefly in that of Perth, 3½ miles (W.) from Bridge of Earn; containing 796 inhabitants, of whom 66 are in the village. This parish is about ten miles in length, and two in average… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
Chronogram — A chronogram is a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals, stand for a particular date when rearranged. The word, meaning time writing , derives from the Greek words chronos ( time ) and gramma ( letter ). In… … Wikipedia
Fast and Loose (con game) — Fast and Loose is a cheating game played at fairs by sharpers. Also known as Pricking the Garter (Renaissance), The Strap (1930 con man argot), and The Old Army Game (World War II). In older periods, the leather or cloth webbing garters that men… … Wikipedia
Curlis — This unusual and interesting name is chiefly from the West Midland counties of England. It is an example of the method of creating surnames that was much practised in the Middle Ages, that of using a nickname as a distinguishing surname. In this… … Surnames reference
MAZURKA — a lively Polish dance, danced by four or eight couples, and much practised in the N. of Germany as well as in Poland … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Roslin — ROSLIN, a burgh of barony, and lately a quoad sacra parish, in the parish of Lasswade, county of Edinburgh; containing 1807 inhabitants, of whom 430 are in the village, 2 miles (S. W.) from Lasswade, and 7 (S.) from Edinburgh. This place at a… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
jingle-cap — North Country (Newcastle) Words shake capt. A game much practised by among the young pitmen and keelmen … English dialects glossary
Biblical Antiquities — • Details domestic, political, and sacred antiquities Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Biblical Antiquities Biblical Antiquities … Catholic encyclopedia
