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American politician (1839–1904)
Edgar Weeks (August 3, 1839 – December 17, 1904) was a military officer, judge and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Weeks was born in Mount
Edgar_Weeks
American politician (1942–2024)
Russell Edgar Weeks Jr. (May 12, 1942 – December 19, 2024) was an American politician who served as a State Senator from West Virginia's 9th Senatorial
Russ_Weeks
American writer and critic (1809–1849)
Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his
Edgar_Allan_Poe
American musician (born 1946)
Edgar Holland Winter (born December 28, 1946) is an American multi-instrumentalist, working as a vocalist along with playing keyboards, saxophone, and
Edgar_Winter
Surname list
artist Edgar Weeks (1839–1904), military officer, judge and politician from Michigan Edwin Lord Weeks (1849–1903), American artist Estella Weeks (1886–1969)
Weeks_(surname)
English filmmaker (born 1974)
Edgar Howard Wright (born 18 April 1974) is an English filmmaker. He is known for his fast-paced and kinetic, satirical genre films, which feature extensive
Edgar_Wright
American banker and politician (1860–1926)
on October 7, 1885. Weeks made a fortune in banking during the 1890s, after co-founding the Boston financial firm Hornblower & Weeks in 1888. During the
John_W._Weeks
American mixed martial artist (born 1981)
first mixed martial arts fight with only a few weeks of training outside of his wrestling background. Edgar originally trained with Rob Guarino of Rhino
Frankie_Edgar
American law enforcement administrator (1895–1972)
John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the fifth and final director of the Bureau
J._Edgar_Hoover
Cuban baseball player (born 2003)
Edgar Yoel Quero (born April 6, 2003) is a Cuban professional baseball catcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Quero signed
Edgar_Quero
Debunked conspiracy theory about alleged child sex ring
into possible Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. Edgar Maddison Welch, a 28-year-old man from Salisbury, North Carolina, arrived
Pizzagate_conspiracy_theory
2025 film by Edgar Wright
Running Man is a 2025 science-fiction action film co-produced and directed by Edgar Wright, from a screenplay by Wright and Michael Bacall. It is the second
The_Running_Man_(2025_film)
Play by William Shakespeare
encouraging Edgar to fly the castle, Edmund insinuates his brother was planning to murder Gloucester. Convinced, the earl disinherits Edgar, proclaiming
King_Lear
1974 studio album by Edgar Winter Group
album reached No. 9 (2 weeks) and was No. 69 in the year end chart. All tracks written by Dan Hartman, except where noted. Edgar Winter — clavinet (tracks
Shock Treatment (Edgar Winter album)
Shock_Treatment_(Edgar_Winter_album)
United States historic place
(1812–1869), Union Army Brigadier General during the American Civil War Edgar Weeks (1839–1904), U.S. Congressman (1899–1903) "National Register Information
Clinton_Grove_Cemetery
American businessman
Edgar Miles Bronfman Jr. (born May 16, 1955) is an American businessman, film and theater producer, and media executive who is a managing partner at Accretive
Edgar_Bronfman_Jr.
American politician (1847–1903)
election in 1900 to the 57th Congress, losing to incumbent Republican Edgar Weeks. Whiting married Emily F. Owen, with whom he had 10 children. Their son
Justin_R._Whiting
2004 film by Tommy O'Haver
and reveals Edgar's plot. Edgar's talking snake Heston almost fatally bites Char, which he takes as evidence of his uncle's guilt. Edgar attempts to proclaim
Ella_Enchanted_(film)
American paranormal writer (1973–2026)
his teachings. Some of his followers believe he was the reincarnation of Edgar Cayce. According to his website, Divine Cosmos, he offered teachings in
David_Wilcock
Saltonstall. John W. Weeks (1781–1853), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1829–33. Granduncle of Edgar Weeks and John W. Weeks. Edgar Weeks (1839–1904),
List of United States political families (W)
List_of_United_States_political_families_(W)
2022 film by Olivia Newman
Directed by Olivia Newman and written by Lucy Alibar, the film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer
Where the Crawdads Sing (film)
Where_the_Crawdads_Sing_(film)
2007 film by Edgar Wright
Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy film directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Simon Pegg. Pegg stars as Nicholas Angel, an elite police
Hot_Fuzz
Hospital in Florida, United States
Park Hotel and the Jungle Country Club Hotel. It was constructed by Edgar Weeks in July 1923. Mercy Hospital not only served as a medical facility but
Mercy Hospital (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Mercy_Hospital_(St._Petersburg,_Florida)
Military unit
Favour 1st Lieutenant (Adjutant) Louis A Allor 1st Lieutenant (Adjutant) Edgar Weeks List of Michigan Civil War Units Michigan in the American Civil War Harper
22nd Michigan Infantry Regiment
22nd_Michigan_Infantry_Regiment
Dutch footballer and manager (born 1973)
Edgar Steven Davids (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛdɡɑr ˈdaːvɪts] ; born 13 March 1973) is a Dutch former professional footballer. Davids was nicknamed "The
Edgar_Davids
Mexican mixed martial artist (born 1996)
Édgar José Cháirez Ayala (born January 27, 1996) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of Ultimate
Édgar_Cháirez
Sudden and mysterious death of the American author
The death of American author Edgar Allan Poe on October 7, 1849, has remained mysterious in regard to both the cause of death and the circumstances leading
Death_of_Edgar_Allan_Poe
1901-1903 U.S. Congress
Olmsted; Ranking Member: James M. Robinson) Elections No.#3 (Chairman: Edgar Weeks; Ranking Member: Frank A. McLain) Enrolled Bills (Chairman: Frank C.
57th_United_States_Congress
Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1963)
Edgar Martínez (born January 2, 1963), nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player who is currently the senior director
Edgar_Martínez
2026 film by Emerald Fennell
pursue Edgar. One day Cathy sprains her ankle while spying on Edgar and his ward, Isabella, and is taken in at their home for six weeks to heal. Edgar is
Wuthering_Heights_(2026_film)
1973 single by The Edgar Winter Group
was composed by Edgar Winter and the single produced by Rick Derringer. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in May 1973. Frankenstein
Frankenstein_(instrumental)
1972 studio album by the Edgar Winter Group
totaling 14 weeks in the top 10. The third single, "Hangin' Around", reached #39 in the singles chart. Recording for the first time as the Edgar Winter Group
They_Only_Come_Out_at_Night
1993 film by Marco Brambilla
involuntarily freezes, unable to kill him. Cocteau orders Phoenix to kill Edgar Friendly, the leader of the Scraps, a resistance society that lives underground
Demolition_Man_(film)
total number of weeks during the 1970s. The following songs were featured in top of the chart for the highest total number of weeks during the 1970s
List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of the 1970s
List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number-one_singles_of_the_1970s
Former department store in London
Swan & Edgar Ltd was a department store, located at Piccadilly Circus on the western side between Piccadilly and Regent Street established in the early
Swan_&_Edgar
House in Stewart Township, Pennsylvania
three-story residence was developed as a weekend retreat for Liliane and Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr., the owner of Kaufmann's Department Store in Pittsburgh
Fallingwater
Canadian-American businessman (1929–2013)
Edgar Miles Bronfman (June 20, 1929 – December 21, 2013) was a Canadian-American businessman. He worked for his family's distilled beverage firm, Seagram
Edgar_Bronfman_Sr.
Welsh explorer (1876–1912)
Petty Officer Edgar Evans (7 March 1876 – 17 February 1912) was a Welsh Royal Navy petty officer and member of the "Polar Party" in Robert Falcon Scott's
Edgar_Evans
Colombian baseball player (born 1975)
Édgar Enrique Rentería Herazo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈeðɣaɾ renteˈɾi.a]; born August 7, 1975), nicknamed "the Barranquilla Baby", is a Colombian former
Édgar_Rentería
2022 American television miniseries
indicated by the disclaimer.” Sharon Wright Weeks, Brenda's sister, said she felt no ill-will towards Edgar-Jones but also added: "I do not recognize her
Under the Banner of Heaven (miniseries)
Under_the_Banner_of_Heaven_(miniseries)
Scottish footballer
Edgar's crosses despite his being marked by the best of the opponents' defenders. According to the Evening Telegraph, Edgar's return from six weeks out
Dave Edgar (footballer, born 1902)
Dave_Edgar_(footballer,_born_1902)
House District 6: Samuel William Smith (Republican) House District 7: Edgar Weeks (Republican) House District 8: Joseph W. Fordney (Republican) House District
1901_in_Michigan
English footballer (born 1994)
Eric Jeremy Edgar Dier (born 15 January 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Monaco. Dier grew up in
Eric_Dier
Filipino singer (born 1976)
the band. Posted in official Parokya ni Edgar Facebook Fanpage: Hi! Sorry! I have left the band a couple of weeks back for personal reasons. I won't be
Vinci_Montaner
2022 film by Mimi Cave
directorial debut, from a screenplay by Lauryn Kahn. The film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. It is a co-production between Legendary Pictures
Fresh_(2022_film)
2004 film by Edgar Wright
Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 British zombie comedy film directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Simon Pegg. Pegg stars as Shaun, a downtrodden
Shaun_of_the_Dead
American politician (1946–2025)
James Robert Edgar (July 22, 1946 – September 14, 2025) was an American politician who served as the 38th governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999. A moderate
Jim_Edgar
20, 1968, for two weeks) "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" – Henry Mancini (June 28, 1969, for two weeks) "Frankenstein" – The Edgar Winter Group (May
List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones
List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_chart_achievements_and_milestones
The works of American author Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) include many poems, short stories, and one novel. His fiction spans
Edgar_Allan_Poe_bibliography
Historic house in California, United States
The Edgar Holloway House is a historic house in Gilroy, California. It was built in 1903 for Edgar and Dora Holloway, whose grandparents had taken part
Edgar_Holloway_House
British actress (born 1968)
Clint Eastwood's biographical drama J. Edgar, playing secretary Helen Gandy. While Dream House flopped, J. Edgar had a more favorable reception. Watts
Naomi_Watts
Trinidadian cricketer
Edgar Gabriel Marsden (25 March 1919 – 15 October 2010) was a Trinidad cricketer who played two matches of first-class cricket in 1949. Edgar Marsden
Edgar_Marsden
American filmmaker, actor and writer (born 1935)
readings of Hannah and Her Sisters and Manhattan respectively. Filmmaker Edgar Wright listed five of Allen's films (Take the Money and Run, Bananas, Play
Woody_Allen
2023 American television miniseries
based on the short story of the same title and other works by the author Edgar Allan Poe. All eight episodes were released on Netflix on October 12, 2023
The Fall of the House of Usher (miniseries)
The_Fall_of_the_House_of_Usher_(miniseries)
2018 film by Steven Spielberg
studio made a shortlist of potential directors including Robert Zemeckis, Edgar Wright, Matthew Vaughn, and Peter Jackson. A directorial offer was also
Ready_Player_One_(film)
2024 film by Lee Isaac Chung
A standalone sequel to Twister (1996), the ensemble cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha
Twisters_(film)
American actor (1961–2013)
on May 26, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2024. Siemaszko, Corky; Sandoval, Edgar (June 24, 2013). "Photo exclusive: James Gandolfini ironically looked at
James_Gandolfini
American ventriloquist, comedian and actor (1903–1978)
Edgar John Bergen (né Berggren; February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, vaudevillian and radio performer
Edgar_Bergen
French writer (1828–1905)
made the proposed revisions within two weeks and returned to Hetzel with the final draft, now titled Five Weeks in a Balloon. It was published by Hetzel
Jules_Verne
Mexican mixed martial arts fighter (born 1995)
Edgar García (born February 26, 1985) is a Mexican mixed martial artist. Edgar resides in Somerton Arizona a former Arizona State Champion for Cibola High
Edgar_García_(fighter)
1866 war in Europe
Blackwell. Retrieved 24 April 2019.[permanent dead link] Feuchtwanger, Edgar (2014). Bismarck: A Political History. Routledge. p. 125. ISBN 978-1317684329
Austro-Prussian_War
Colombian drug lord (1949–1993)
reported to include Christian Bale as Major Steve Jacoby and Venezuelan actor Édgar Ramírez as Escobar. In December 2008, Bob Yari, producer of Killing Pablo
Pablo_Escobar
Serbian tennis player (born 1987)
singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 428 weeks, finished as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times, and has been ranked
Novak_Djokovic
American actor (born 1947)
Turnblad in the musical Hairspray (2004). He took on dual roles portraying J. Edgar Hoover and Robert Byrd in the political epic play All the Way (2014). He
Michael_McKean
2020 Irish drama television series
Macdonald. The series follows the relationship between Marianne Sheridan (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal), who attend the same secondary
Normal_People_(TV_series)
Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979; 1980–1984)
one had to work for eight weeks (with at least 20 hours per week), and wait two weeks, to get benefits for the other 42 weeks of the year. This expansion
Pierre_Trudeau
American rock musician (1942–2013)
another production inspired by the works of a 19th-century writer, this time Edgar Allan Poe. In April 2000, Reed released Ecstasy. In January 2003, Reed released
Lou_Reed
American comedian and actor (born 1967)
strip-turned-musical. In 2017, Foxx starred as Bats, a trigger-happy gang member, in Edgar Wright's action film Baby Driver. Foxx's October 2014 Deja Vu duet with
Jamie_Foxx
Cuban and Spanish actress (born 1988)
IndieWire found her to be "memorable in a thankless role". She starred opposite Édgar Ramírez in the biopic Hands of Stone (2016) as the wife of Panamanian boxer
Ana_de_Armas
Spanish actor (born 1960)
by Ángeles Rubio-Argüelles y Alessandri (wife of diplomat and filmmaker Edgar Neville) and the College of Dramatic Art, both in Málaga. His work in the
Antonio_Banderas
American journalist (1905–1972)
Edgar Parks Snow (July 19, 1905 – February 15, 1972) was an American journalist known for his books and articles on communism in China and the Chinese
Edgar_Snow
2010 film by Edgar Wright
Pilgrim vs. the World is a 2010 romantic action comedy film directed by Edgar Wright, and written by Wright and Michael Bacall, based on the graphic novel
Scott_Pilgrim_vs._the_World
Annual literary award
The Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel was established in 1946. Only debut novels written by authors with United States citizenship are eligible
Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel
Edgar_Allan_Poe_Award_for_Best_First_Novel
Association football club in Spain
Nistelrooy Panama Julio Dely Valdes Paraguay Roque Santa Cruz Portugal Duda Edgar Eliseu Serbia Zdravko Kuzmanovic Spain Apoño Francesc Arnau Basti Francisco
Málaga_CF
Weeks Jr. (February 19, 1898 – March 11, 1989) was an American writer, essayist, and editor of The Atlantic. He died in 1989 at the age of 91. Weeks was
Edward_A._Weeks
Series of covert and illegal projects by the FBI
intimidation, and withholding of exculpatory evidence. FBI director J. Edgar Hoover issued directives governing COINTELPRO, ordering FBI agents to "expose
COINTELPRO
English actor (1845–1901)
Edgar Bruce (c. 1845–1901) was an English actor-manager, appearing in comedies and later producing plays. He built the Prince of Wales Theatre in 1884
Edgar_Bruce
British writer (1875–1932)
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1 April 1875 – 10 February 1932) was a British writer of crime and adventure fiction. Born into poverty as an illegitimate
Edgar_Wallace
1971 action thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg
Universal Studios Home Video. Retrieved August 18, 2023. Wright, Edgar (2018). "Edgar Wright Interviews Steven Spielberg About Duel". Empire online .com
Duel_(1971_film)
American jockey
Edgar S. Prado (born June 12, 1967) is a retired Peruvian jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. Prado's big break came in 1997 when he won 536 races, making
Edgar_Prado
American actress (1911–1989)
time intended to vote as a Communist". Her testimony was forwarded to J. Edgar Hoover in an FBI memorandum: Ball stated she has never been a member of
Lucille_Ball
American law enforcement officer (1900–1975)
discipline. He was the protégé and long-time top deputy of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Tolson was born in Laredo, Missouri to James William Tolson, a farmer
Clyde_Tolson
American actress, comedian and writer
Birthdays". Melbourne Herald Sun. July 19, 2013. p. 63. ProQuest 1400616177. Edgar Degas, French artist (1834-1917); Brian May, English rock musician (1947-);
Nancy_Carell
Mother of Edgar Allan Poe (1787–1811)
only three weeks after her death. The early loss of his mother and other women, including his wife Virginia, may also have inspired Edgar Poe's often-used
Eliza_Poe
2000 film by Christopher Nolan
from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023. "All Winners". Edgar Awards. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023
Memento_(film)
2010 American film
blood. Edgar seeks Alan's help, but he refuses. Edgar decides to proceed alone, enlisting the help of Lars von Goetz, a former reality star. Edgar visits
Lost_Boys:_The_Thirst
1962 death of Marilyn Monroe by overdose
June. Fox publicly blamed Monroe for the production's problems, and in the weeks preceding her death she had attempted to repair her public image by giving
Death_of_Marilyn_Monroe
American actress (born 1975)
film Urban Legend (1998). She appeared in Vanilla Sky (2001) as Libby, Two Weeks Notice (2002), Last Holiday (2006), 88 Minutes (2007) as Kim Cummings, I
Alicia_Witt
Student-led demonstrations in China
Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, from 15 April to 4 June 1989. After weeks of unsuccessful attempts between the demonstrators and the Chinese government
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
1989_Tiananmen_Square_protests_and_massacre
American writer (1925–2012)
often seen as an early champion of sexual liberation. Under the pseudonym "Edgar Box", Vidal wrote the mystery novels Death in the Fifth Position (1952)
Gore_Vidal
North American cult and pyramid scheme
entrepreneur Richard Branson (who denied having taken the classes), businessman Edgar Bronfman Sr., and actresses Linda Evans, Grace Park, and Nicki Clyne. In
NXIVM
2008 book by David Wroblewski
with Gar. A few weeks later, Edgar finds his father in the barn, dying mysteriously. After unsuccessfully trying to call for help, Edgar watches his father
The_Story_of_Edgar_Sawtelle
Character from The Boys
apologize for his actions. Partly to moderate Homelander's behavior, CEO Stan Edgar and Vought's board of directors install Starlight as co-captain of the Seven
Homelander
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
cumulative weeks at number one: alone at 80, according to Whitburn and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with only Mariah Carey having more with 91 weeks. He holds
Elvis_Presley
American politician
three weeks earlier. "Edgar May" Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine. Vermont Folklife Center Radio. Rutland Herald, "Springfield icon Edgar May
Edgar_May
Supernatural double of a living person
reference to Zoroaster meeting "his own image walking in the garden". In Edgar Allan Poe's 1839 short story "William Wilson", the main character is followed
Doppelgänger
2002 film directed by John Frankenheimer
directed by Frankenheimer, who died seven weeks after the film debuted on HBO. It was also the last film produced by Edgar J. Scherick that was released during
Path_to_War
American writer (1934–2018)
(1972). Ellison won numerous awards, including multiple Hugos, Nebulas, and Edgars. Ellison was born to a Jewish family in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 27, 1934
Harlan_Ellison
American police drama series (1993–1999)
America. "Awards / History / 1998". Directors Guild of America. "Special Edgars". Edgar Awards. "GLAAD bows media noms". Variety. January 19, 1999. "Humanitas
Homicide:_Life_on_the_Street
2007 video game
to wreak havoc within the span of three weeks until his eventual arrest by General Bradley Steele. Dr. Edgar Herbert was a top research scientist with
Elements_of_Destruction
EDGAR WEEKS
EDGAR WEEKS
Boy/Male
British, Christian, English, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Spear from the Elves; Shining Spear; Elf Spear
Male
French
French form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, EDGARD means "rich spear."
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon English French
Lucky spearman.
Boy/Male
English
An Old English name meaning rich or happy (ead), and spear.
Boy/Male
British, English
An Old English Name; Rich; Happy
Boy/Male
Christian, Gaelic, Hindu, Indian
Form of Edgar; From the Oak Tree Ford
Male
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Elgar, ELLGAR means "elf spear."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name, either Egar (see Edgar) or Algar (see Alger).Jewish (Sephardic) : variant of Hagar.
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, EDGAR means "rich spear."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Edgar.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Edgar.
Male
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Algar, ELGAR means "elf spear."Â
Boy/Male
English American Anglo Saxon Shakespearean
Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or...
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, Danish, English, French, German, Swedish
Wealthy Spear-man; Fortunate and Powerful; God Spear; Lucky Spearman; Rich Spear
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish, Swiss
Wealthy Spear-man; Owner of Spear; Protector of the God; Rich; God Spear; Blessed; Rich Spear
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Fortunate Spear
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Shining spear.
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Aedd.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Edgar.
Boy/Male
German, Swedish
Wealthy Sea
EDGAR WEEKS
EDGAR WEEKS
Boy/Male
British, Indian
Victory; Lord Shiva; Triumphant; Caring; Victorious
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Wanted; Unknown; Objective; Goal
Girl/Female
Indian
Sweet; Innocent; Pretty; Lovely
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian
Helping; Supporting
Boy/Male
Irish
Black.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Kingly; Gentle
Boy/Male
British, English, German
Wealthy Ruling Guardian
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : topographic name for someone living on a small hill, Middle English hilloc, hillok.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Handsome
Boy/Male
Hindu
Child Krishna
EDGAR WEEKS
EDGAR WEEKS
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n.
An orderly arrangement of the division of time, adapted to the purposes of civil life, as years, months, weeks, and days; also, a register of the year with its divisions; an almanac.
a.
Occurring or appearing once every two weeks; fortnightly.
n.
A contagious continued fever lasting from two to three weeks, attended with great prostration and cerebral disorder, and marked by a copious eruption of red spots upon the body. Also called jail fever, famine fever, putrid fever, spottled fever, etc. See Jail fever, under Jail.
n.
The space of fourteen days; two weeks.
n.
Any cruciferous plant of the genus Matthiola; as, common stock (Matthiola incana) (see Gilly-flower); ten-weeks stock (M. annua).
n.
Any bombycid moth of the genera Eriogaster and Lasiocampa; as, the oak eggar (L. roboris) of Europe.
n. pl.
A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.
n.
One of the twelve portions into which the year is divided; the twelfth part of a year, corresponding nearly to the length of a synodic revolution of the moon, -- whence the name. In popular use, a period of four weeks is often called a month.
n.
One of the supernumerary days of the year over fifty-two complete weeks; -- so called because they concur with the solar cycle, the course of which they follow.
n.
A publication issued every two weeks.
n.
A species of limestone used among the Greeks for making coffins, which was so called because it consumed within a few weeks the flesh of bodies deposited in it. It is otherwise called lapis Assius, or Assian stone, and is said to have been found at Assos, a city of Lycia.
n.
The time during which one person or gang works until relieved; hence, any relatively short period of time, whether a few hours, days, or weeks.
n.
A solemn festival of the Jews; -- so called because celebrated on the fiftieth day (seven weeks) after the second day of the Passover (which fell on the sixteenth of the Jewish month Nisan); -- hence called, also, the Feast of Weeks. At this festival an offering of the first fruits of the harvest was made. By the Jews it was generally regarded as commemorative of the gift of the law on the fiftieth day after the departure from Egypt.