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rattle 1. a series of loosely connected horny segments on the tail of a rattlesnake, vibrated to produce a rattling sound 2. Med another name for rale rattle any of various European scrophulariaceous plants having a capsule in which the seeds rattle, such as Pedicularis palustris (red rattle) and Rhinanthus minor (yellow rattle) Rattle Sir Simon. born 1955, British conductor. Principal conductor (1980--91) and music director (1991--98) of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 2002 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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| With the issue still far from being resolved, however, and all sides demonstrating their ability to rattle sabers, the Caspian looks set to remain a sea--or lake--of troubles for some time to come. Clinton has done nothing definitive on Iraq for his entire presidency except make empty threats and rattle sabers. Although Sir John is necessarily aware of the heated historiographical debates that aspects of his subject have aroused in recent decades, he seems reluctant to rattle sabers himself, and his judicious conclusions often take the form of passing asides. |
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