British adventurer and Orientalist noted for his explorations in Africa and for his unexpurgated translation of The Arabian Nights (1885-1888). |
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British stage and film actor noted for his powerful dramatic performances in such films as The Robe (1953) and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966). |
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n. Nautical A light tackle having double or single blocks, used to hoist or tighten rigging. [Origin unknown.] |
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