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Modesty piece — Modesty Mod es*ty, n. [L. modestia: cf. F. modestie. See {Modest}.] 1. The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one s own worth and importance; absence of self assertion, arrogance, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mod|es|ty-piece — «MOD uh stee PEES», noun. a piece or article of lace, net, embroidered muslin, or the like, worn by women over the bosom with a lowcut or open bodice … Useful english dictionary
Rich man and Lazarus — This article is about the parable from Gospel of Luke. For the man Jesus raised from the dead, see Lazarus of Bethany. For the ballad, see Dives and Lazarus (ballad). For other uses of the name, see Lazarus (name). Saint Lazarus Lazarus and Dives … Wikipedia
TEMPLE — The article is arranged according to the following outline: first temple history structure the ground plan of the temple the detailed plan of the temple general description the porch THE MAIN ROOM (HEKHAL) OR HOLY PLACE … Encyclopedia of Judaism
History of brassieres — The history of the bra is inextricably intertwined with the social history of the status of women, including the evolution of fashion and changing views of the body.At various times since recorded history women have used a variety of garments and … Wikipedia
Chest of Saint Simeon — The Silver Chest of Saint Simeon A replica of the chest as seen in the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Under protection of UNESCO Description Author: Date: Place … Wikipedia
Brassiere — This article is about the female undergarment. For the restaurant, see Brasserie … Wikipedia
Nottingham alabaster — Panel from an altarpiece, 15th century Nottingham alabaster is a term used to refer to the English sculpture industry, mostly of relatively small religious carvings, which flourished from the fourteenth century until the early sixteenth century.… … Wikipedia
A sheet in the wind — Sheet Sheet, n. [OE. shete, schete, AS. sc[=e]te, sc[=y]te, fr. sce[ a]t a projecting corner, a fold in a garment (akin to D. schoot sheet, bosom, lap, G. schoss bosom, lap, flap of a coat, Icel. skaut, Goth. skauts the hem of a garment);… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Both sheets in the wind — Sheet Sheet, n. [OE. shete, schete, AS. sc[=e]te, sc[=y]te, fr. sce[ a]t a projecting corner, a fold in a garment (akin to D. schoot sheet, bosom, lap, G. schoss bosom, lap, flap of a coat, Icel. skaut, Goth. skauts the hem of a garment);… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
