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Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
Aspidochelone — According to the tradition of the Physiologus and medieval bestiaries, the aspidochelone is a fabled sea creature, variously described as a large whale or sea turtle, that is as large as an island. The name aspidochelone appears to be a compound… … Wikipedia
Albión — Para otros usos de este término, véase Albion. Albión (llamada Alouion por Ptolomeo), es el más antiguo nombre de Gran Bretaña, aunque también se lo ha utilizado con frecuencia para hacer referencia al Reino Unido o Inglaterra. Origen del término … Wikipedia Español
Albion — ancient name of England, Old English, from Latin, sometimes said to be from the non I.E. base *alb mountain, which also is suggested as the source of L. Alpes Alps, Albania, and Alba, an Irish name for Scotland. But more likely from L. albus… … Etymology dictionary
island — is·land (ī’lənd) n. 1) Abbr. Isl. or Is. or I. A landmass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water. 2) Something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or surrounded, as: a) An unattached kitchen counter… … Word Histories