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Elʹzevir

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An edition of a classic author, published and printed by the family of Elzevir, and said to be immaculate. Virgil, one of the master-pieces, is certainly incorrect in some places. (1592–1626.)

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Eloi (St.)
Eloquent
Elshender
Elsie
Elves
Elvidna
Elvino
Elvira (Donna)
Elvish or Elfish
Elysium
Elzevir
Em
Embargo
Embarras de Richesse
Ember Days
Ember Weeks
Emblem
Emblems of the Jewish Temple
Embryo
Emelye
Emerald Isle

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Elzevir