The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 5 |
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... person possessed of it above the rank of a commoner . The origin of nobility in Europe is by some referred to the Goths ; who , after they had seized a part of Europe , rewarded their captains with titles of honour , to distinguish them ...
... person possessed of it above the rank of a commoner . The origin of nobility in Europe is by some referred to the Goths ; who , after they had seized a part of Europe , rewarded their captains with titles of honour , to distinguish them ...
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William Nicholson. were persons of reputable character , though of humble fortunes , as they could not make him wealthy ... person who received that appoint- ment . During the following year , the Royal Academy of Sciences appointed him ...
William Nicholson. were persons of reputable character , though of humble fortunes , as they could not make him wealthy ... person who received that appoint- ment . During the following year , the Royal Academy of Sciences appointed him ...
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... person duly appointed to attest deeds and writings ; he also pro- tests and notes foreign and inland bills of exchange , and promissory notes , translates languages , and attests the same , enters and extends ship's protests , & c . NON ...
... person duly appointed to attest deeds and writings ; he also pro- tests and notes foreign and inland bills of exchange , and promissory notes , translates languages , and attests the same , enters and extends ship's protests , & c . NON ...
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... person possessed of a post or office . The great officers of the crown , or state , are the Lord High Steward , the Lord High Chancellor , the Lord High Treasurer , the Lord President of the Council , the Lord Privy Seal , the Lord ...
... person possessed of a post or office . The great officers of the crown , or state , are the Lord High Steward , the Lord High Chancellor , the Lord High Treasurer , the Lord President of the Council , the Lord Privy Seal , the Lord ...
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... person exhibited in London , as the everlasting lamp of the ancients , a vessel containing phosphorns immersed in oil . The various purposes to which fixed oils are applied , are too well known to require particular enumeration . They ...
... person exhibited in London , as the everlasting lamp of the ancients , a vessel containing phosphorns immersed in oil . The various purposes to which fixed oils are applied , are too well known to require particular enumeration . They ...
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