Acclamation — Ac cla*ma tion, n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.] 1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. [1913 Webster] On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
acclamation — noun /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ a) A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. . b) The process of electing… … Wiktionary
Devotional Medals — Devotional Medals † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Devotional Medals A medal may be defined to be a piece of metal, usually in the form of a coin, not used as money, but struck or cast for a commemorative purpose, and adorned with some… … Catholic encyclopedia
Devotional medal — The Miraculous Medal, a medal created by Saint Catherine Labouré in response to a request from the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Roman Catholic Faith, a devotional medal is a medal issued for religious devotion. They are also sometimes used by… … Wikipedia
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Festival of Light Australia — See Also, Festival of Light (disambiguation) OriginThe idea of an Australian Festival of Light began in the home of an Adelaide lawyer in November 1972.Rev Lance Shilton then Rector of South Australia s largest Anglican church and later Dean of… … Wikipedia
France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… … Universalium
