draíocht
A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
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draíocht, draoidheacht. This Irish term, whose literal translation is (1) druidic art, druidism, (2) witchcraft, magic; charm, enchantment, is a ‘power’ or ‘talent’ attributed to the
Tuatha Dé Danann in their ability to overcome the
Fir Bolg, who preceded them in Ireland. Cf. Ir. draoitheach, ‘magician, wizard’; see also
DRUID.
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Modernising Locomotives At low cost: The main benefits of solutions that the Brazilians are coming up with for refurbishing locomotives are that they are low cost and can be applied by any operator anywhere in the world. (Vehicle Refurbishment).
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Locomotive leasing: what's power worth today?(Guide to Equipment Leasing)
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Locomotives: the good, the bad, and (potentially) the ugly!(1996 Railroad Financial Desk Book)
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Locomotive leasing-really! (2002 Guide to Equipment Leasing).(Brief Article)
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GE locomotives: 100 years and still chuggin'
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257th locomotive flagged-off by DLW.
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locomotive
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Locomotives
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Railroads
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
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Elijah McCoy
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Trains and Railroads
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