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laurel wreath |
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laurel wreath ancient award for victory. [Western Cult.: Brewer Dictionary] See : Prize laurel wreath traditional symbol of victory, recognition, and reward. [Gk. and Rom. Hist.: Jobes, 374] See : Victory 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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The title only meant that he had taken a degree in grammar and Latin verse, and had been given a laurel wreath by the university which gave the degree. It rests with him whether our friend Bransome here shall be proclaimed the greatest Foreign Minister that ever breathed, and whether I myself have a statue erected to me in Westminster Yard, which shall be crowned with a laurel wreath by patriotic young ladies on the morning of my anniversary. If the green-grocer had such a thing as a laurel wreath, I should send Billy round for it. |
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