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• George Colman the Younger — George Colman (October 21, 1762 ndash;October 17, 1836), known as the Younger, English dramatist and miscellaneous writer, was the son of George Colman the Elder . He passed from Westminster School to Christ Church, Oxford, and King s College,… …   Wikipedia

• griffin — griffin1 griffinesque, adj. /grif in/, n. Class. Myth. a fabled monster, usually having the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. Also, griffon, gryphon. [1300 50; ME griffoun < MF grifon < L gryphus < Gk gryp (s. of grýps) curled,… …   Universalium