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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
the Second Week after Epiphany
the Second Week after Epiphany
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Congreve
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(1):
(n.) Short for Cogreve rocket, a powerful form of rocket formerly used in war, either in the field or for bombardment. In the former case it was armed with shell, shrapnel, or other missiles; in the latter, with an inextinguishable explosive material, inclosed in a metallic case. It was guided by a long wooden stick.
(2):
(n.) Short for Congreve match, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Congreve'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/c/congreve.html. 1828.
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Congreve'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/c/congreve.html. 1828.
