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Daphnis and Chloë

(Encyclopedia) Daphnis and Chloë: see Longus.

Cherethites and Pelethites

(Encyclopedia) Cherethites and PelethitesCherethites and Pelethiteskĕrˈəthīts, pĕlˈəthīts [key], in the Bible, David's officers. In some passages the Cherethites, or Cherethims, are mentioned alone.

Chandragupta I and II

(Encyclopedia) Chandragupta I and II, Indian emperors. See Gupta.

Hinckley and Bosworth

(Encyclopedia) Hinckley and Bosworth, district, Leicestershire, central England. Hosiery and shoes are the chief manufactures. Other industries are…

Frimley and Camberley

(Encyclopedia) Frimley and Camberley, town, Surrey, S England. It is in an area that has important military installations. The Royal Staff College and…

Epsom and Ewell

(Encyclopedia) Epsom and Ewell Epsom and Ewell y&oomacr;ˈəl [key], borough and district, Surrey, SE England. Epsom…

Jammu and Kashmir

(Encyclopedia) Jammu and Kashmir: see Kashmir.

(Encyclopedia) Morecambe and HeyshamMorecambe and Heyshammôrˈkəm, hēˈshəm, hēˈsəm [key], town (1991 pop. 41,432), Lancashire, NW England, on Morecambe Bay. Morecambe, a seaside resort, and Heysham, a…

marque and reprisal

(Encyclopedia) marque and reprisal: see privateering.

Philemon and Baucis

(Encyclopedia) Philemon and Baucis, in Greek mythology, Phrygian husband and wife. When Zeus and Hermes visited earth as men, only Philemon and Baucis offered them hospitality. As a reward they were…