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101euphuism — eu phu*ism ([=u] f[ u]*[i^]z m), n. [Gr. e yfyh s well grown, graceful; e y^ well + fyh growth, fr. fy ein to grow. This affected style of conversation and writing, fashionable for some time in the court of Elizabeth, had its origin from the fame …
102Euphuist — Eu phu*ist, n. One who affects excessive refinement and elegance of language; applied esp. to a class of writers, in the age of Elizabeth, whose productions are marked by affected conceits and high flown diction. [1913 Webster] …
103highfalutin — also hifalutin adjective Etymology: perhaps from 2high + alteration of fluting, present participle of flute Date: 1839 1. pretentious, fancy 2. expressed in or marked by the use of high flown bombastic language ; pompous …
104Ephorus — or Ephoros (Ancient Greek: polytonic|Ἔφορος, c. 400 330 BC), of Cyme in Aeolia, in Asia Minor, was an ancient Greek historian. Information on his biography is limited; he was the father of Demophilus, who followed in his footsteps as a historian …
105The Murder on the Links —   Dust jacket il …
106Alan Seeger — Alan Seeger, born on June 22, 1888 and died July 4, 1916, was an American poet who also fought in World War I.LifeBorn in New York, Seeger moved with his family to Staten Island at the age of one and remained there until the age of ten. In 1900,… …
107Rip the Jacker — Infobox Album Name = Rip the Jacker Type = studio Artist = Canibus Released = July 22 2003 Recorded = 2002–2003 Genre = East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop Length = 44:56 Label = Mic Club/Babygrande Producer = Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind Reviews …
108The Platonick Lovers — [Although many modern scholars call the play The Platonic Lovers , all ancient and modern editions of the play are printed under the name The Platonick Lovers .] is a Caroline era stage play which blends the genres of tragicomedy, satire, and… …
109Hendrik Gravé — Infobox Military Person name=Hendrik Gravé lived=1670 ndash;1749 caption=Engraving of Hendrik Gravé nickname= placeofbirth=Amsterdam placeofdeath=Amsterdam allegiance=Dutch Republic branch=Navy serviceyears=1688 ndash;1749 rank=Lieutenant Admiral …
110euphuism — euphuist, n. euphuistic, euphuistical, adj. euphuistically, adv. /yooh fyooh iz euhm/, n. 1. an affected style in imitation of that of Lyly, fashionable in England about the end of the 16th century, characterized chiefly by long series of… …
