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alien houses (alien priories) Former religious houses in England owned or controlled by foreigners; confiscated during the French War of 1415. Thus, the public park in South London now called Tooting Bec Common formed part of the lands of the Abbey of Bec, Normandy. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Alien See Stranger. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Alien (, ger, also , nekar’, or , nokri’, both meaning stranger, as often rendered; ), a foreigner; or person born in another country, and not having the usual rights and privileges of the citizens of the country in which he lives. Among the Hebrew there … Continue reading “Alien”

Aliberti, Giovanni Carlo an Italian painter, was born at Asti, in Piedmont, in 1680. Lanzi says he executed some important works in fresco in the churches of Asti, as in the Church of Sant Agostino, representing that saint taken up to heaven surrounded by angels, also another of Sant Agostino baptizing a number of children, … Continue reading “Aliberti, Giovanni Carlo”

Alian, Alvan [Ali’an] [Al’van] A Horite, a descendant of Seir. Gen 36:23; 1Ch 1:40. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Alian a less correct form (1Ch 1:40) of the name ALVAN SEE ALVAN (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Alian ALIAN.A descendant of Esau (1Ch 1:40); called in Gen 36:23 Alvan. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Alian a-lan (, alyan): A descendant of Esau, and son of Shobal (1Ch 1:40). In … Continue reading “Alian”

Aliamet, Francois Germain a French portrait and historical engraver, was born in 1734. He studied in Paris, and afterwards went to London, and was for some time under Sir Robert Strange. His works are said to be fine, but they do not equal those of his brother Jacques. A few of the principal ones. are, … Continue reading “Aliamet, Francois Germain”

Aliah, Alvah [Ali’ah] [Al’vah] One of the dukes of Edom. Gen 36:40; 1Ch 1:51. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Aliah a less correct form (1Ch 1:51) of the name ALVAH SEE ALVAH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Aliah ALIAH.A duke of Edom (1Ch 1:51); called in Gen 36:40 Alvah. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Aliah a-la (, alyah): One of the dukes, or heads of thousands of Edom (1Ch … Continue reading “Aliah”

Ali (Or Wali) in Norse mythology, was a god of spring, the symbol of the growing light in the north. Hie was the son of Odin and Rinda. He slew the wicked giant Hodhr to avenge the death of the beautiful Baldur, the beloved of gods and men. Walaskialf is the name of his crystal … Continue reading “Ali (Or Wali)”

Alhunig SEE ALWIG. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature