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jamb [jam] (building construction) The vertical member on the side of an opening, as a door or window. (mining engineering) A vein or large block of rock that prevents miners from following a vein of ore. 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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| She took Button-Bright with her, because he seemed too small to be left alone in such a big palace; but Jellia Jamb herself ushered the beautiful Daughter of the Rainbow to her apartments, because it was easy to see that Polychrome was used to splendid palaces and was therefore entitled to especial attention. His Majesty then dismissed Jellia Jamb and the Soldier with the Green Whiskers, and when they were gone he took his new friend by the arm and led him into the courtyard to play a game of quoits. "She is with the Princess Ozma, in the private rooms of the palace," replied Jellia Jamb. |
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