The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
Pole vault — Pole vaulting is an athletic field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole (which today is usually made either of fiberglass or carbon fiber) as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as… … Wikipedia
Pole weapon — A selection of polearms, mostly halberds A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user s effective range. Spears … Wikipedia
Arms — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Arms >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 arm arm arms Sgm: N 1 weapon weapon deadly weapon Sgm: N 1 armament armament armaments armature Sgm: N 1 panoply panoply stand of arms … English dictionary for students
pole vault — Track. 1. a field event in which a leap or vault over a crossbar is performed with the aid of a long pole. 2. a leap or vault so performed. [1890 95] * * * Track and field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar with the aid of a… … Universalium
Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk — Michael de la Pole Earl of Suffolk De La Pole Coat of Arms Spouse Katherine de Stafford Issue Michael de la Pole, 3rd Earl … Wikipedia
John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk — Sir John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, 2nd Marquess of Suffolk, 5th Earl of Suffolk, KG (27 September, 1442 ndash; d. between 29 October 1491 and 27 October 1492), known as the Trimming Duke . He was the son of William de la Pole, 1st Duke of… … Wikipedia
Michael de la Pole, 3rd Earl of Suffolk — (1394 – 25 October 1415) was an English nobleman, the eldest son of Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk and Katherine de Stafford. He brought 20 men at arms and 60 archers to France in 1415, in company with his father, who died at the Siege… … Wikipedia
Radwan coat of arms — Radwan Battle cry: Kaja, Radwan Details Alternative names Wierzbowa, Wierzbowczyk, Wirzbowa, Wirzbowo, Kaja … Wikipedia
Coat of arms of Vancouver — The Arms of Vancouver Details Armiger Vancouver Adopted 1969 … Wikipedia
Reginald Cardinal Pole — Reginald Pole † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Reginald Pole Cardinal, b. at Stourton Castle, Staffordshire, England, in March, 1500; d. at Lambeth Palace, 17 Nov., 1558; third son of Sir Richard Pole, Knight of the Garter, and Margaret,… … Catholic encyclopedia
