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Pavilion of Prince Ahmed (The)

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This pavilion was so small it could be covered with the hand, and yet would expand so largely as to encamp a whole army. (Arabian Nights: Ahmed and Pari-Banon.) (See Solomon’s Carpet.)

 

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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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Paul of the Cross
Paul’s Man (A)
Paul’s Pigeons
Paul’s Walkers
Paulianists
Paulicians
Paulina
Paulo
Pavan or Pavin
Pavilion of Prince Ahmed (The)
Pāwnbroker
Pawnee
Pax
Pay (sea term)
Pay (To)
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Pay with the Roll of the Drum (To)
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