E. COBHAM BREWER
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An English clergyman and lexicographer; born in London May 2, 1810; died at Newark, Eng., March 6, 1897. He was educated at Cambridge, and entered the ministry. He edited many valuable reference books, among which are: "Guide to Science" (1850; Dictionary of Phrase and Fable" (1885); "Reader's Hand-book" (1884); "Dictionary of Miracles"; etc.
By Charles Dudley Warner
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].
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