| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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according to Milton, is twinkeeper with Sin, of Hell-gate.
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| (If shape it might be called that shape had none |
| Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb; |
| Or substance might be called that shadow seemed;) … . |
| The likeness of a kingly crown had on.” | |
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Milton: Paradise Lost, ii. 666–673. |
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Death. (See BLACK DEATH.) | 2 |
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Death stands, like Mercuries, in every way. (See MERCURY.) | 3 |
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Till death us do part. (See DEPART.) | 4 |
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Angel of Death. (See ABOU-JAHIA AZRAEL.) | 5 |
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At death’s door. On the point of death; very dangerously ill. | 6 |
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In at the death. Present when the fox was caught and killed. | 7 |
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