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Urim and Thummim
(Encyclopedia)Urim and Thummim yo͞oˈrĭm, thŭmˈĭm [key], in the Bible, name of sacred instruments used for casting lots. The meaning of the two names is uncertain, as is the nature of the lots. They were in so...Hazare, Anna
(Encyclopedia)Hazare, Anna, 1937–, Indian social activist, b. Kisan Baburao Hazare. He served (1963–75) in the army then, inspired by the teachings of Vivekananda, devoted himself to social causes. Promoting wa...Cook Islands
(Encyclopedia)Cook Islands, island group (2021 est. pop. 17,564), 90 sq mi (234 sq km), S Pacific, SE of Samoa; a self-governing state in free association with New Ze...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.Browse by Subject
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