Cours de versions anglaises ou Recueil choisi d'anecdotes, traits historiques, singularités, ...Ad. Wahlen, 1841 - 251 pages |
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... called the shield of expectation . The desire of emblazoning ( 1 ) their bucklers gave them so much ardour and emulation that they frequently per- formed prodigies of valour , rushing into the midst of their enemies and seeming to vie ...
... called the shield of expectation . The desire of emblazoning ( 1 ) their bucklers gave them so much ardour and emulation that they frequently per- formed prodigies of valour , rushing into the midst of their enemies and seeming to vie ...
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... called Englelond , i . e . land of the Angles . This , says Camden ( 2 ) , was about the year 800 ; and thence the name of England . ( 1 ) His stock , sa portion , son écot . ( 2 ) Camden , historien célèbre . AN IRISH BULL . NOVELTIES ...
... called Englelond , i . e . land of the Angles . This , says Camden ( 2 ) , was about the year 800 ; and thence the name of England . ( 1 ) His stock , sa portion , son écot . ( 2 ) Camden , historien célèbre . AN IRISH BULL . NOVELTIES ...
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... called bulls , and so celebrated are the natives of Ireland for the ( 1 ) Rose - tree , rose arbre ( rosier ) ; les Anglais désignent les arbres d'après les fruits ou les fleurs qu'ils produisent , en y ajoutant le mot tree , arbre ...
... called bulls , and so celebrated are the natives of Ireland for the ( 1 ) Rose - tree , rose arbre ( rosier ) ; les Anglais désignent les arbres d'après les fruits ou les fleurs qu'ils produisent , en y ajoutant le mot tree , arbre ...
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... called the jewel office ( 1 ) . During the reign of Charles II , a clergyman named Blood , who had already rendered himself notorious by political intrigues , formed a design of stealing the crown and other regalia . He went for that ...
... called the jewel office ( 1 ) . During the reign of Charles II , a clergyman named Blood , who had already rendered himself notorious by political intrigues , formed a design of stealing the crown and other regalia . He went for that ...
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... , which belonged to the Doge of Genoa . The largest which was the French King's , and was sometimes called ( 1 ) To glitter , briller . ( 2 ) Carat , carat , poids de quatre grains . the Regent , and sometimes the Pitt , weighed one 3.
... , which belonged to the Doge of Genoa . The largest which was the French King's , and was sometimes called ( 1 ) To glitter , briller . ( 2 ) Carat , carat , poids de quatre grains . the Regent , and sometimes the Pitt , weighed one 3.
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