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  • 1Flourish — Flour ish, n.; pl. {Flourishes}. 1. A flourishing condition; prosperity; vigor. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] The Roman monarchy, in her highest flourish, never had the like. Howell. [1913 Webster] 2. Decoration; ornament; beauty. [1913 Webster] The… …

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  • 2sword dance — noun any of various dances by men who step nimbly over swords or flourish them in the air • Syn: ↑sword dancing • Hypernyms: ↑folk dancing, ↑folk dance * * * noun 1. : a ceremonial English and west European folk dance executed by men in a ring by …

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  • 3sword dance — sword dancer. any of various dances, usually performed by men, in which swords are ceremonially flourished or are laid on the ground and danced around. [1595 1605] * * * Folk dance by men, with swords or two handled blades, expressing themes such …

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  • 4The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages — The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages The cover for Oracle of Seasons Developer(s) Capcom …

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  • 5flourish — [flʉr′ish] vi. [ME florishen < extended stem of OFr florir, to blossom < LL * florire < L florere < flos, FLOWER] 1. Obs. to blossom 2. to grow vigorously; succeed; thrive; prosper 3. to be at the peak of development, activity,… …

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  • 6The Blessed Virgin Mary —     The Blessed Virgin Mary     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Blessed Virgin Mary     The Blessed Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the mother of God.     In general, the theology and history of Mary the Mother of God follow the… …

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  • 7The Corries — waren eine schottische Folkband (1965 1990), zunächst in einer Besetzung von vier, später drei Sängern, schließlich als Duo mit Ronnie Browne und Roy Williamson (1936 1990). Durch die Entwicklung eines neuen Musikinstruments, der Combolin, einer… …

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  • 8The Corries — Годы 1960е 1990 Страна …

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  • 9flourish — /ˈflʌrɪʃ / (say flurish) verb (i) 1. to be in a vigorous state; thrive; prosper; be successful: during this period art flourished. 2. to be in its or one s prime; be at the height of fame or excellence. 3. to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth …

  • 10Culture of the United States Marine Corps — The Culture of the United States Marine Corps is widely varied, but unique amongst the branches of the United States armed forces.[1] Because its members are drawn from across the United States (and resident aliens from other nations),[2] it is… …

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