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11Equine conformation — [original research?] Parts of a horse Equine conformation evaluates the degree of correctness of a horse s bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. Undesirable conformat …
12Edwardian rings — are engagement rings from the Edwardian period, also known as Belle Epoque. This period was known for its luxurious extravagance in jewelry and in fashion. The era from 1901 to 1910 is named after the reign of King Edward VII, the popularity of… …
13Arranged marriage — For the television series, see Arranged Marriage (TV series). For the short film, see Arranged Marriage (film). Marriage à la mode by William Hogarth: a satire on arranged marriages and prediction of ensuing disaster An arranged marriage is a… …
14Marriage and wedding customs in the Philippines — A Filipino wedding held in December at the Manila Cathedral in the Philippines. Traditional marriage customs in the Philippines and Filipino wedding practices pertain to the characteristics of marriage and wedding traditions established and… …
15Mary I of Scotland — Infobox British Royalty|Scottish|monarch name = Mary I title = Queen of Scots; Queen consort of France caption = Portrait by François Clouet s school, c. 1560 reign = 14 December 1542 ndash; 24 July 1567 coronation = 9 September 1543 predecessor …
16automobile — automobilist /aw teuh meuh bee list, moh bi list/, n. /aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh moh beel, beuhl/, n. 1. a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel… …
17china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
18China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …
19Outline of sports — The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to sports: Sport – a physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively, sports can be played on land, in water and in the air.… …
20Handfasting — An example of a handfasting knot where each wedding guest has tied a ribbon around the clasped hands of the couple. Handfasting is a traditional European ceremony of (temporary or permanent) betrothal or wedding. It usually involved the tying or… …
