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Buckhaven and Methil

(Encyclopedia) Buckhaven and Methil Buckhaven and Methil mĕthˈĭl [key], township, Fife, E Scotland, on the Firth of…

Damon and Pythias

(Encyclopedia) Damon and PythiasDamon and Pythiasdāˈmən, pĭthˈēəs [key], two youths whose loyalty to each other symbolizes true friendship. Pythias, a Pythagorean, condemned to death for plotting…

Urim and Thummim

(Encyclopedia) Urim and ThummimUrim and Thummimy&oomacr;ˈrĭm, thŭmˈĭm [key], in the Bible, name of sacred instruments used for casting lots. The meaning of the two names is uncertain, as is the…

marque and reprisal

(Encyclopedia) marque and reprisal: see privateering.

Daphnis and Chloë

(Encyclopedia) Daphnis and Chloë: see Longus.

Jammu and Kashmir

(Encyclopedia) Jammu and Kashmir: see Kashmir.

permutations and combinations

(Encyclopedia) permutations and combinations: see probability.

Wanstead and Woodford

(Encyclopedia) Wanstead and Woodford: see Redbridge.

block and tackle

(Encyclopedia) block and tackle: see pulley.

rock and roll

(Encyclopedia) rock and roll: see rock music.