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Ursa Major [′ər·sə ′mā·jər] (astronomy) A northern constellation, right ascension 11 hours, declination 50°N; it contains a group of seven stars known as the Big Dipper. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I imagine to myself the scowl of your spiritual eye upon the profanity of that scurrilous Ursa Major. The younger men quiz him, it seems, call him Old Fritz, Lager Beer, Ursa Major, and make all manner of jokes on his name. |
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