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... original observations . In the 1 See Leechdoms . Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England ( 3 vols . 8vo . London , 1864 ) . * See Fleming , Horse - shoes and Horse - Shoeing ( London , 1869 ) . | 15th century the anatomy of the ...
... original observations . In the 1 See Leechdoms . Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England ( 3 vols . 8vo . London , 1864 ) . * See Fleming , Horse - shoes and Horse - Shoeing ( London , 1869 ) . | 15th century the anatomy of the ...
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... original , victualia , a neuter plural substantive formed from victualis , victus , nourishment , provisions ( vivere , to live ) . The most familiar use of the term is in " licensed victualler , " to which the Licensing Act 1872 ( § 27 ) ...
... original , victualia , a neuter plural substantive formed from victualis , victus , nourishment , provisions ( vivere , to live ) . The most familiar use of the term is in " licensed victualler , " to which the Licensing Act 1872 ( § 27 ) ...
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... original 12th - century edifice . Among its most striking features are the fine and lofty tower ( 450 ft . ) , rebuilt in 1860-64 ; the extensive catacombs , in which the emperors were formerly interred ; the sarcophagus ( 1513 ) of ...
... original 12th - century edifice . Among its most striking features are the fine and lofty tower ( 450 ft . ) , rebuilt in 1860-64 ; the extensive catacombs , in which the emperors were formerly interred ; the sarcophagus ( 1513 ) of ...
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... original work , he was required by his paper to redraw upon the wood , for the engraver , the sketches sent in by artist - corre- spondents , such as Luc Ollivier Merson in Rome and Samuel Urrabieta ( Vierge's brother ) in Spain . From ...
... original work , he was required by his paper to redraw upon the wood , for the engraver , the sketches sent in by artist - corre- spondents , such as Luc Ollivier Merson in Rome and Samuel Urrabieta ( Vierge's brother ) in Spain . From ...
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... original shares . Needless to say that these shares were subjected to all the usual limitations of champion farming . 46 After having said so much about different types of village communities which occur in Europe it will be easier to ...
... original shares . Needless to say that these shares were subjected to all the usual limitations of champion farming . 46 After having said so much about different types of village communities which occur in Europe it will be easier to ...
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