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Stone, Thomas
(Encyclopedia)Stone, Thomas, 1743–87, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Charles co., Md. A lawyer, he was (1775–78) a delegate to the Continental Congres...stone
(Encyclopedia)stone, in weights and measures: see English units of measurement. ...Thomas Stone National Historic Site
(Encyclopedia)Thomas Stone National Historic Site: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Moabite stone
(Encyclopedia)Moabite stone mōˈəbītˌ [key], ancient slab of stone erected in 850 b.c. by King Mesha of Moab; it contains a long inscription commemorating a victory in his revolt against Israel. It was discover...mocha stone
(Encyclopedia)mocha stone: see agate.semiprecious stone
(Encyclopedia)semiprecious stone: see gem.precious stone
(Encyclopedia)precious stone: see gem.philosopher's stone
(Encyclopedia)philosopher's stone: see alchemy. ...Rosetta Stone
(Encyclopedia)Rosetta Stone: see under Rosetta. ...turtle stone
(Encyclopedia)turtle stone: see concretion.Browse by Subject
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