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Dent Blanche
Dent Blanche , peak, 14,318 ft (4,364 m) high, Valais canton, S Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. ... Read more
Alphonse
Alphonse , 1220-71, count of Poitiers and of Toulouse, brother of King Louis IX of France. By his marriage to the daughter of Raymond VII , count of Toulouse, he inherited Raymond's lands in 1249. An able administrator, he did much to heal the wounds of the crusade against the Albigenses. During th... Read more
artichoke
artichoke name for two different plants of the family Asteraceae ( aster family), both having edible parts. The French, or globe, artichoke ( Cynara scolymus ) is a thistlelike plant of which the globular flower heads are used in the immature state as a salad or vegetable; only the lower part of t... Read more
chicory
chicory or succory , Mediterannean herb ( Cichorium intybus ) of the family Asteraceae ( aster family), naturalized in North America, where the tall stalks of usually blue flowers are common along waysides and are known as blue-sailors. It is extensively grown in Europe for its root, which, roa... Read more
Georges Auguste Escoffier
Georges Auguste Escoffier , 1846-1935, French authority on cooking. Regarded by some as the greatest chef in history, he went to work at the age of 13 in his uncle's kitchen in Nice. Six years later he became chef at the Reine Blanche in Paris, which was to become the Moulin Rouge. He was later chef... Read more
Alfonso VIII
Alfonso VIII (Alfonso the Noble), 1155-1214, Spanish king of Castile (1158-1214), son and successor of Sancho III. Chaos prevailed during his minority, but he quickly restored order after assuming (1166) the government. Alfonso took (1177) Cuenca from the Moors, but later (1195) he was seriously de... Read more
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang 1844-1912, English scholar and man of letters, b. Scotland. His poetry, much of it written in the forms of ballades, triolets, and rondeaux, appeared in such volumes as his Ballads in Blue China (2 vol., 1880-81). Lang was one of the first to apply anthropological findings to the stud... Read more
piquet
piquet or picquet , card game played by two persons with a deck of 32 cards—7 (low) up to ace (high) in each suit. Each player receives 12 cards, and eight cards are left on the table face down. The nondealer (the minor) discards from one to five cards and picks up an equal number from the... Read more
John of Gaunt
John of Gaunt [Mid. Eng. Gaunt =Ghent, his birthplace], 1340-99, duke of Lancaster; fourth son of Edward III of England. He married (1359) Blanche, heiress of Lancaster, and through her became earl (1361) and duke (1362) of Lancaster. The Lancaster holdings made him the wealthiest and one of the... Read more
David Belasco
David Belasco , 1853-1931, American theatrical manager and producer, b. San Francisco. He was actively connected with the theater from his youth, and while associated with Dion Boucicault in Virginia City, Nev., he was first exposed to scenic realism. At 19 he became stage manager of the Baldwin The... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Blanche"

Blanche of Castile
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Blanche of Castile Born to wealth, Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) took the reins of leadership early...leader, keenly adept at dealing with her male counterparts. Blanche of Castile was born on March 4, 1188 in Palencia, Castile...
Knopf, Blanche
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History KNOPF, BLANCHE A leading U.S. publisher, Blanche Knopf (1894 – 1966) played a key role in twentieth...African American, Hispanic, and feminist authors), Blanche Knopf aggressively advocated a new cultural and intellectual...
Blanche Kelso Bruce
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Blanche Kelso Bruce Blanche Kelso Bruce (1841-1898), African American political leader in...race to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate. On March 1, 1841, Blanche Kelso Bruce was born a slave near Farmville, Prince Edward County...
Blanche Wolf Knopf
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Blanche Wolf Knopf American publisher Blanche Wolf Knopf (1894-1966) shaped American literary tastes with...partner in her husband's publishing company, Alfred A. Knopf, Blanche Wolf Knopf introduced the American reading public to the best...
Bates, Blanche
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Bates, Blanche (1873–1941), actress. The daughter of a theatre manager...dark, animated” performer: “The acting of Miss Blanche Bates has, all along, shown a sweet wildness of impulse, a freedom...
Yurka Blanche
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Yurka Blanche [ Blanche Jurka ] (1893–1974), American actress, who made her first appearance in New York in 1907 and was later with stock companies in Buffalo, Dallas, and Philadelphia. She already had many leading parts to her...
Yurka, Blanche
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Yurka, Blanche [ neé Jurka ] (1887–1974), actress. Considered one of the finest tragedians of her day, Yurka excelled...
Ring, Blanche
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Ring, Blanche (1876?–1961), singer. The Boston‐born daughter and granddaughter of performers, the tiny blonde belter...
Howard, Blanche Willis
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature Howard, Blanche Willis (1847–98), novelist born in Maine, lived after 1875 in Germany, marrying there and becoming the Baroness...
Dent Blanche
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Dent Blanche , peak, 14,318 ft (4,364 m) high, Valais canton, S Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps.

Dictionary entries related to "Blanche"

Sweet, Blanche
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers SWEET, Blanche Nationality: American. Born: Sarah Blanche Sweet in Chicago, Illinois, 18 June 1896. Family...Career: On stage from 18 months, then billed as "Baby Blanche" and "Little Blanche"; dancing lessons with Ruth St...
Blanche, Jacques-Émile
Book article from: A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art Blanche, Jacques-Émile (1861–...born in Paris, the son of Émile Blanche, a noted pathologist. He grew up in a...examples in the Tate Gallery, London. Blanche lived mainly at Offranville, near the...
Reverchon-Jouve, Blanche (1879-1974)
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis REVERCHON-JOUVE, BLANCHE (1879-1974) Blanche Reverchon-Jouve was a French physician and psychoanalyst...aise de Psychanalyse . Bibliography Reverchon-Jouve, Blanche, and Jouve, Pierre Jean. (1933). Moments d'une psychanalyse...
carte blanche
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English carte blanche / ˈkärt ˈblä n sh ; ˈblän ch / • n. complete freedom to act as one wishes or thinks best: we were given carte blanche .
blanche
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music blanche (Fr.). White. The half-note or minim.
Thebom, Blanche
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Thebom, Blanche ( b Monessen, Penn., 1918). Amer. mezzo-soprano of Swed. parents. Concert début NY 1941. Opera dé...
Dame blanche, La
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Dame blanche, La ( The White Lady ). Opera in 3 acts by Boieldieu, to lib. by Scribe, based on Scott's The Monastery (1820) and Guy Mannering (1815). Prod. Paris 1825, London 1826, New Orleans 1827, Wexford 1990.
Marchesi, Blanche
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Marchesi, Blanche ( b Paris, 1863; d London, 1940). Fr. soprano, daughter of Mathilde Marchesi . Concert début Berlin 1895, operatic...
Jouve, Pierre Jean (1887-1976)
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis ...Rolland and other pacifists. In 1921 he met Blanche Reverchon. A marital crisis ensued...divorce, and in 1923 Jouve moved in with Blanche to her apartment on Rue Boissonnade in...after his death. In 1933 he wrote, with Blanche, an article for the Nouvelle revue fran...
Dalio, Marcel
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Gance) (as Steiner) 1937 Cargaison blanche (Le Chemin de Rio ; French White Cargo...gret); Troîka sur la piste blanche (Dréville); La Grande Illusion...sacré (Mathot); L'Esclave blanche (The Pasha's Wives ) (Sorkin); La...

Thesaurus entries related to "Blanche"

carte blanche
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus carte blanche • noun  he gave his protégé carte blanche synonyms : free rein, a free hand, a blank check.
wine
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...Condrieu Corvina Côte de Brouilly demi sec Dolcetto doux Durif Eiswein extra dry extra sec Fino Fleurie Flor Flora Folle Blanche fortified Frascati French Colombard Frontignac Fumé Blanc Gamay Garnacha Gattinara Gewürztraminer Ghemme...
free
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...uninhibited, friendly; tolerant, liberal; informal laid-back. a free hand  he was allowed a free hand in appointing new staff synonyms : free rein, carte blanche, freedom, liberty, license, latitude, leeway, a blank check.
liberty
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...liberty to leave the grounds synonyms : right, prerogative, privilege, permission, sanction, authorization, license, carte blanche, dispensation, exemption. phrases: at liberty   1. the thief/animal is still at liberty synonyms : free, loose...
license
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...authorization, entitlement, privilege, prerogative; liberty, freedom, power, latitude, scope, free rein, carte blanche, a blank check, the go-ahead. See note at liberty.   3. poetic license synonyms : disregard for the facts...
impunity
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...amnesty, dispensation, reprieve, pardon, exoneration; stay of execution; privilege, favoritism, special treatment, carte blanche. antonym: liability. phrase: with impunity  they boldly break laws at will, and do so with impunity synonyms...
ahead
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...winning, in the lead, (out) in front, first, coming first. antonyms: trailing, losing. phrase: ahead of   1. Blanche went ahead of the others synonyms : in front of, before.   2. we have a demanding trip ahead of us synonyms : in...
prerogative
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English prerogative • noun  he thinks it is his prerogative to make all the decisions synonyms : right, birthright, privilege, due, entitlement, liberty, authority, license, carte blanche.
latitude
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...children given too much latitude synonyms : scope, scope for initiative, freedom of action, freedom from restriction, freedom, unrestrictedness, liberty, free play, carte blanche, leeway, elbowroom, license, indulgence, laxity.
rein
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...freedom, a free hand, leeway, latitude, flexibility, liberty, independence, free play, license, room to maneuver, carte blanche, a blank check. See note at reign. keep a tight rein on  he's a coach who likes to keep a tight rein on his players...

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Blanche DuBois: Chasing Magic, Fleeing the Dark
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Saturday; 3/15/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...Weekend Edition - Saturday 03-15-2008 Blanche DuBois: Chasing Magic, Fleeing the Dark...her best roles in her 40s. But first, Blanche DuBois, the central character of "A...sister Stella's home in New Orleans, Blanche knows she's headed for a place where...
Blanche Goldman: a high holyday reflection.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: The Jewish Advocate (Boston, MA); 9/14/2007; 700+ words ; ...moment recalling the remarkable life of Blanche Goldman becomes richly appropriate. Having...ideals central to our most sacred values. Blanche, both in her persona and her commitments...Perpetuating Lionel's compassion, Blanche established the Lionel Goldman Pre-school...
Blanche Avis Schultz of Elgin.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 8/2/2005; 700+ words ; Blanche Avis Schultz of Elgin Visitation for Blanche Avis Schultz (nee Sutherland), 91, formerly a resident...County, Wis. Her mother, Maude, died from diphtheria and Blanche was then raised by her grandmother, Mertie Kelly. Blanche...
BLANCHE OUT; Corrie's beloved battleaxe leaving after star falls ill.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 10/13/2009; 700+ words ; ...better known as sharp-tongued battleaxe Blanche Hunt, needed an operation. Maggie did...Maggie's comic timing in delivering Blanche's acerbic barbs and witty one-liners...British Soap Awards in 2005 and 2008. "Blanche genuinely believes what she's saying...
Warnaco buys Blanche Lingerie.
Magazine article from: WWD; 4/26/1990; 700+ words ; WARNACO BUYS BLANCHE LINGERIE NEW YORK - Warnaco, Inc...apparel holdings with the acquisition of Blanche Lingerie, here. The deal was announced...The purchase price was not revealed. Blanche, known for better-price sleepwear...
Schultz, Blanche Avis
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 8/3/2005; 700+ words ; Schultz, Blanche Avis (Nee Sutherland) 91 of Elgin, IL passed...Wisconsin. Her mother, Maude, died of diphtheria, Blanche was then raised by her grandmother Mertie Sutherland. Blanche attended high school in Burnett County (Webster...
Maison Blanche. (portrait of New Orleans department store)
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 10/16/1989; ; 700+ words ; ...ways in this fabled port city. MAISON BLANCHE NEW ORLEANS--Three hours into a grand...cleared and blueprints rolled out. Maison Blanche executives gathered with their architects...center of the second floor. The Maison Blanche Clearview Mall store had just been refurbished...
Maison Blanche finds an edge in fragrance. (fragrance department makes the store more competitive) (Holiday Fragrance) (Company Profile)
Magazine article from: WWD; 9/10/1993; ; 700+ words ; ...big names in department stores, Maison Blanche is determined to maintain its foothold...strategies for holding its ground. Maison Blanche is contending with newcomers to the metropolitan...Louisiana. The 84-year-old Maison Blanche itself has undergone a metamorphosis...
Hub mystery author's Blanche makes journey of self-discovery
Newspaper article from: Bay State Banner; 10/19/2000; ; 689 words ; ...10-19-2000 Hub mystery author's Blanche makes journey of self-discovery Roxbury...community very much to heart, dark skinned Blanche White pursues the truth even with frightening...comes her way she's on her own. With "Blanche Passes Go," (Viking), author Barbara...
Cleaning house - Domestic worker-detective Blanche White tackles social issues in latest mystery by Barbara Neely.(Arts and Lifestyle)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 8/7/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...Boston Herald Book Club selection, "Blanche Passes Go" (Viking, $22.95), set...novel about African-American sleuth Blanche White. "I wanted to use the mystery...The reason is, I don't want to see Blanche professionalized as a private eye. I...