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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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robin small red-breasted bird. XVI. Short for
r. redbreast (XV), both being Sc. in their earliest use. — OF.
Robin, familiar var. of the masculine name
Robert (used XV for ‘robin’). In
round r. (XVIII) the adj. describes the circular unpunctuated list of names on the document; the reference of the sb. is unkn.
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ROBIN WILLIAMS IN "FLUBBER"
Transcript from: ABC Good Morning America; 11/17/1997; ; 700+ words
; 00-00-0000 ROBIN WILLIAMS, Actor: (clip from Flubber...speak. But you made me laugh too hard. ROBIN WILLIAMS: Oh, well, that's the purpose. LISA McREE: That's your job. ROBIN WILLIAMS: Yes. LISA McREE: Robin Williams...
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Robin Padilla overwhelmed by 'Asian Treasures'? big scenes.(Entertainment)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 2/18/2007; 700+ words
; ...for one of its cast, action superstar Robin Padilla, a break from explosive and action...only active action star in the country, Robin is one who lives his life through taxing...scenes kami. Ako ngayon ang nananawa," Robin said with a smile. "Pambihira, walang...
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ROBIN IN DA HOOD A bow, an arrow, and a whole new take on the Robin Hood legend. . .
Newspaper article from: Evening Times; 10/7/2006; 700+ words
; Jonas Armstrong robin hood, bbc1 tonight, 7.05pm ROBIN HOOD is back. While he naturally has a deadly aim with a...slightly different to the traditional man in tights - this Robin has style and wit by the bucketload. Many were surprised...
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Robins Hood: Craig Robins was a leading force in the transformation of South Beach. The Miami Design District came next. Now, he's creating a neighborhood from scratch- Aqua - that will become a model for New Urbanism in the heart of Miami Beach.
Magazine article from: South Florida CEO; 5/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...light rain across the patio where Craig Robins is standing. The patio straddles the...neighborhood to the west. The land where Robins is standing -- the southern half of Allison...Collins Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean. Robins is watching a procession of yachts churn...
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Robin Hood - the prince of thieves?
Magazine article from: Contemporary Review; 10/1/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...is better known today than when he was alive: Robin Hood. When examining the history of Robin Hood, it is almost impossible to separate fact...this fascinating story and still the ghost of Robin Hood has not been laid to rest. What is the...
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 "Post-Tribune (IN)")
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'ROBIN HOOD' SCORES NEAR BULL'S-EYE
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 6/14/1991; 700+ words
; ...Morgan Freeman, left, and Kevin Costner star in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION...PRINTED VERSION. MOVIES At the first meeting between Robin and Maid Marian in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," she pulls back her leg...
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ROBIN RATES HIGH AMONG HOOSIERS
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 6/5/1993; 700+ words
; ...and Connecticut. "Robin redbreast" is probably...identify. We rejoice at robins' return in the spring...morning song of the robin is nature's finest alarm clock. A few robins go against the odds...3 to 6 eggs and "robin's egg blue" has...standard Fully-fledged robins have been seen ...
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 "Birmingham Evening Mail (England)")
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Robin Redbest!; Why this humble bird is pick of the rest.
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England); 1/22/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...Really Wild Show. The Robin survey is one of a regular...throughout the year. Robins are found everywhere...did you know that 'Robin Redbreast' was the nickname...sites and numbers of Robins, along with their name...age, to: UK Wild 2000 Robin Survey, RSPB, The Lodge...
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Robin Sisson
Newspaper article from: Yorkshire Post; 7/12/2008; 700+ words
; ANYONE who knew Robin Sisson would say he was a one-off and...pupils at Bradford Grammar School where Robin taught English, he had an unusual, certainly...adolescent mind. What came through most was Robin's real passion for literature and teaching...
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`Robin Hood' gets serious for the '90s
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 6/14/1991; ; 700+ words
; ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES Directed by: Kevin...suburbs Rated: PG-13 The new Kevin Costner "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" is worth staying...more serious than in any previous modern "Robin Hood." But its action has plenty of sweep...
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Robin Hood
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
Robin Hood Robin Hood was the legendary bandit of England who stole from the rich to help the poor. The stories about Robin appealed to common folk because he stood up against—and frequently...
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Robins
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...and highly appreciated by many people. The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) is the familiar “ robin red-breast. ” Robins elsewhere were given their common name, robin, because of their superficial likeness to the European...
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Robin, Charles-Phillipe
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
ROBIN, CHARLES-PHILLIPE ( b . Jasseron, Ain...6 October 1885) biology, histology . Robin ’ s father ’ s family...whose family included several physicians. Robin attended the boarding-school at Menestruel...
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Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L...Private Company Incorporated: 1938 as Robins & Davis Employees: 650 Revenues...est.) NAIC: 541110 Offices of Lawyers Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L...
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. 5575 DTC Parkway...Public Company Incorporated: 1969 as Red Robin Enterprises, Inc. Employees: 9,211 Sales...Lessors of Other Non-Financial Assets Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is a casual dining...
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