- rivalled
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Rivalled — Rival Ri val, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rivaled}or {Rivalled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rivaling} or {Rivalling}.] 1. To stand in competition with; to strive to gain some object in opposition to; as, to rival one in love. [1913 Webster] 2. To strive to equal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rivalled — ri·val || raɪvl adj. being in competition, contending n. competitor, opponent, contender v. compete with, challenge, oppose, contest … English contemporary dictionary
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metalwork — metalworker, n. /met l werrk /, n. objects made of metal. [1840 50; METAL + WORK] * * * Useful and decorative objects fashioned of various metals. The oldest technique is hammering. After с 2500 BC, casting was also used, molten metal being… … Universalium
social science — social scientist. 1. the study of society and social behavior. 2. a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity. [1775 85] * * * Any discipline or branch of science that… … Universalium
List of rulers of Saxony — See also: List of Saxon consorts Coat of arms of Saxony used since the accession of the House of Ascania to dukedom in 1180, comprising the Ascanian crest with an added bendwise crancelin indicating the Saxon ducal rank. This article lists Dukes … Wikipedia
List of fictional swords — In Arthurian fiction [ thumb|left|ArthurExcalibur).] Excalibur is featured in every tale of Arthur or Merlin ever written, in some form or another. The examples below list two of the more distinctive takes on Arthurian swords. Bernard Cornwell:… … Wikipedia
Margaret Bentinck, Duchess of Portland — The Duchess of Portland Margaret Cavendish Bentinck, Duchess of Portland by Christian Friedrich Zincke, 1738 Born 11 February 1715 Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire … Wikipedia
List of rulers of Schleswig-Holstein — See Also: List of consorts of Schleswig Holstein The following is a list of rulers, usually dukes, who ruled both Schleswig and Holstein, starting from the first Holstein count who received Schleswig, until both provinces were annexed by the… … Wikipedia
Carlstad — was a short lived fortified town in Denmark built by the forces of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden during his siege of the Danish capital, Copenhagen, 1658 1660. Carlstad s size rivalled the besieged Danish capital, reaching a peak of approx.… … Wikipedia
