Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Brittany spaniel — Brit′tany span′iel n. dch one of a French breed of long legged pointing spaniels with an orange or liver and white coat • Etymology: 1930–35 … From formal English to slang
Brittany — /brit n ee/, n. a region in NW France, on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay: a former duchy and province. French, Bretagne. * * * French Bretagne Peninsula that forms a historical and governmental region, northwestern… … Universalium
Brittany (dog) — Infobox Dogbreed image caption = Adult Brittany name = Brittany altname = American Brittany Brittany Pointer Brittany Spaniel Brittany Wiegref Epagneul Breton [ [http://www.trainpetdog.com/Brittany Dog/about brittany dog.html Brittany Dog:… … Wikipedia
Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race — The Single handed Trans Atlantic Race, or STAR, is an east to west yacht race across the North Atlantic. When inaugurated in 1960, it was the first single handed ocean yacht race; it is run from Plymouth to the USA, and is held every four years.… … Wikipedia
lackey — n 1. footman, steward, house steward, seneschal, factotum, butler, major domo, waiter, Fr. garcon; servant, liveried servant, footboy, page, Brit. boots Brit. buttons; valet, man, gentleman, manservant, Archaic. varlet, Fr. valet du chambre, Fr.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
hound — n 1. hunting dog, Southern U.S. Dial. hound dog, bird dog, bloodhound, bird dog, harrier, beagle, pointer, setter, retriever, greyhound, stag hound, foxhound, boarhound, Russian wolfhound; spaniel, terrier, dachshund, mastiff, police dog, sheep… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
List of Little Britain characters — This is a list of characters for the British television and radio sketch show Little Britain (and its American spin off, Little Britain USA). Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T … Wikipedia
Dick Cheney hunting incident — The Dick Cheney hunting incident occurred on February 11, 2006, when then U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney shot Harry Whittington, a 78 year old Texas attorney, while participating in a quail hunt on a ranch in Kenedy County, Texas.[1] Both Cheney … Wikipedia
Calendar of 2000 — ▪ 2001 January We are fortunate to be alive at this moment in history. Never before has our nation enjoyed, at once, so much prosperity and social progress with so little internal crisis and so few external threats. Never before have we had such… … Universalium
Dates of 2007 — ▪ 2008 January Ladies and gentlemen: on this day, at this hour, it is still within our power to shape the outcome of this battle. Let us find our resolve, and turn events toward victory. U.S. Pres. George W. Bush, asking for support for his… … Universalium
