SWINDALL, Patrick Lynn, a Representative from Georgia; born in Gadsden, Ala., October 18, 1950; attended public schools; B.A., University of Georgia, 1972; J.D., University of Georgia School…
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(Encyclopedia) amethystamethystămˈəthĭst [key] [Gr.,=non-drunkenness], variety of quartz, violet to purple in color, used as a gem. It is the most highly valued of the semiprecious quartzes. It is…
(Encyclopedia) Hoy, island, 13 mi (21 km) long and 6 mi (9.7 km) wide, off N Scotland, second largest of the Orkney Islands. It is located at the southwestern side of the Scapa Flow anchorage. Ward…
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(Encyclopedia) oilcloth, originally, cloth treated with oil or other substances so as to be waterproof and used for fishermen's and sailors' wear, for coach robes and covers, and later as a floor…
