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African-American modern dance pioneer
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer. Born in 1907 in Summit, New Jersey, Guy lived at a time when blacks and whites did not
Edna_Guy
American religious leader
Guy Warren Ballard (July 28, 1878 – December 29, 1939) was an American mining engineer who, with his wife Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard, founded the "I AM"
Guy_Ballard
Japanese-American photographer (1885–1971)
produced some of the only known images of the early black modern dancer, Edna Guy, and also photographed the modern dancer Harald Kreutzberg. Born in Okayama
Soichi_Sunami
Name list
Edna Gross (1910–1999), British gymnast and Olympian Edna Grossman, German-born American mathematician Edna Gundersen, American journalist Edna Guy (1907–1982)
Edna_(given_name)
Surname list
Dillon Guy (born 1991), Canadian football player Doug Guy (born 1929), Australian rules footballer Edna Guy (1907–1982), American dancer Edna Guy (artist)
Guy_(surname)
British artist (1897–1969)
Edna W Guy (10 July 1897 – 1969) was a British marine artist and a notable oil painter. Guy was born at Sutton in Surrey and was trained as an artist
Edna_Guy_(artist)
Ascended master teachings religious movement
neo-Theosophical religious movement founded in the early 1930s by Guy Ballard (1878–1939) and his wife Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard (1886–1971) in Chicago, Illinois
"I_AM"_Activity
Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
Edna Krabappel-Flanders (née Krabappel /krəˈbɑːpəl/ krə-BAH-pəl) is a fictional character from the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, voiced by Marcia
Edna_Krabappel
American actress (1895–1958)
Purviance". Edna Purviance's official site. Wada Works. Retrieved May 30, 2024. Madison Gates Purviance Clifton, Guy. "Film fest honors Nevada-born Edna Purviance"
Edna_Purviance
Art school of University College London, England
Robin Guthrie (1902–1971), painter Kathleen Guthrie (1906–1981), painter Edna Guy (1907–1982), marine artist Richard Hamilton (1922–2011), painter and collage
Slade_School_of_Fine_Art
American modern dancer (1879–1968)
Screen. August 1927, pp. 605–612. List of dancers Sada Yacco Isadora Duncan Edna Guy "Ruth St. Denis papers ca. 1915-1958". The New York Public Library Archives
Ruth_St._Denis
City in Union County, New Jersey, US
soccer player for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the United Soccer League Edna Guy (1907–1982), modern dance pioneer Alina Habba (born 1984), lawyer best
Summit,_New_Jersey
American dancer and choreographer (1909–2006)
with them to New York to take part in A Negro Dance Evening, organized by Edna Guy at the 92nd Street YMHA. The troupe performed a suite of West Indian dances
Katherine_Dunham
Harlem Renaissance actor, dancer and businesswoman (1878–1974)
choreographers during this time, amongst Katherine Dunham, Hemsley Winfield and Edna Guy. Burgoyne started her stage career in 1901 at the early age of six when
Olga_Burgoyne
Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
trying to stop the wedding, but Edna changes her mind, preferring not to be tied down to a relationship. Comic Book Guy is not particularly surprised by
Comic_Book_Guy
American dancer (1918–1995)
Dunham’s company at "The First Negro Dance Recital in America," organized by Edna Guy. Beatty also had a prolific career, for a black dancer of the time, in
Talley_Beatty
1899 novel by Kate Chopin
Louisiana Gulf coast at the end of the 19th century, the plot centers on Edna Pontellier and her struggle between her increasingly unorthodox views on
The_Awakening_(Chopin_novel)
sculptor, video artist Kathleen Guthrie (1905–1981), painter, illustrator Edna Guy (artist) (1897–1969), painter Sophie Green (born 1992) Maria C. Hakewill
List_of_English_women_artists
British live artist, dance performer, choreographer and filmmaker
Higgins Banda Banda Stage show by Carousel Joyce Francis, Eric Grantham, Edna Guy, Debbie Hartin, Sarah Jackson, Martin Lake, Veronica Lee, Jac Matthews
Liz_Aggiss
African-American dancer
company was The Bronze Ballet Plastique, which lasted only one performance. Edna Guy was trained by Ruth St. Denis of the Denis-Shawn School of Dance, and performed
Hemsley_Winfield
American theosopher
Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard, also known as Lotus Ray King (June 25, 1886 – February 10, 1971), was an American theosopher who co-founded the Saint Germain
Edna_Anne_Wheeler_Ballard
American artist (1909–2007)
pioneer Edna Guy, as she described in the sound recording held by the Smithsonian Archives. In April 1934, Perry designed the sets for Guy's performance
Mary_Perry_Stone
17th episode of the 15th season of The Simpsons
them up. They find Edna and Comic Book Guy, who asks her to marry him immediately. Skinner arrives and fights Comic Book Guy until Edna tells them to stop
My_Big_Fat_Geek_Wedding
American actor (1948–2025)
Twilight Zone, Frasier, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Wings, and Portlandia. On stage, he appeared on Broadway playing Edna Turnblad in the musical comedy Hairspray
George_Wendt
American film producer and activist (born 1960)
Abigail Edna Disney (born January 24, 1960) is an American documentary film producer, philanthropist, social activist, and member of the Disney family
Abigail_Disney
American actor and playwright (born 1952)
Musical for La Cage aux Folles, then Best Actor in a Musical for playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, a role he reprised for the Hairspray Live! television
Harvey_Fierstein
American criminal
Edna "Rabbit" Murray (1898–1966) was an American criminal associated with several high-profile gangs in the Depression-era of the early 1930s. Although
Edna_Murray
British photographer
divorced in 1931), she lived with her lover, Edna Lewis Thomas, a successful African-American actress, and Edna's husband, Lloyd Thomas. In the 1930s, Wyndham
Olivia_Wyndham
2007 film by Adam Shankman
a party at Maybelle's store. Amber anonymously calls Edna and divulges Tracy's whereabouts. Edna rushes to the store and attempts to take Tracy home immediately
Hairspray_(2007_film)
English actress
Words Upon the Window Pane (1994) as Mrs. Henderson Moll Flanders (1996) as Edna The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) as Dr. Ludmilla Kropotkin The Luzhin Defence
Geraldine_James
Disney and Pixar media franchise
respectively in the short's commentary track. A short film entitled Auntie Edna was released in Autumn 2018 with the film's digital, DVD and Blu-ray release
The_Incredibles_(franchise)
2023 Canadian romantic drama series
as California 'Cal' Jones Tom Jackson as Frank Cranebear Andrea Menard as Edna Cranebear Scott Patterson as Harry 'Sully' Sullivan (seasons 1–3) Lynda Boyd
Sullivan's Crossing (TV series)
Sullivan's_Crossing_(TV_series)
Street in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Guy (2025-11-12). "Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-11-15. Mohamed, Edna (2025-11-13)
Sniper_Alley
American actress
Debra Mooney is an American character actress, best known for her role as Edna Harper on The WB drama series Everwood (2002–06). Mooney is also known for
Debra_Mooney
American politician and judge (1877–1962)
Herman Guy Kump (October 31, 1877 – February 14, 1962) was the 19th governor of West Virginia from 1933 to 1937. In 1907, he married Edna Hall Scott. Usually
Herman_G._Kump
2004 film by Brad Bird
superhero costume designer Edna Mode to fix a tear in his old suit. Incorrectly assuming that Helen knows of Bob's new job, Edna makes new suits for the
The_Incredibles
American singer (1958–2009)
produced by Simon Fields & Paul Flattery". Blender. October 2005. Gundersen, Edna (August 25, 2005). "Music videos changing places". USA Today. Retrieved May
Michael_Jackson
This is a list of characters from the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life. Edna Ann Garrett Gaines, known as Mrs. Garrett or Mrs. G, is played by the actress
List of The Facts of Life characters
List_of_The_Facts_of_Life_characters
American actress
American actress, known for her roles on television. She is known for playing Edna in the TBS sitcom Meet the Browns, Ruby Jones in the Fox drama Star, and
Juanita_Jennings
American actress (1896–1937)
Edna Leedom Doelger (1896 – October 15, 1937) was an American actress, who appeared in Broadway productions during the 1920s. Edna Leedom was born in 1896
Edna_Leedom
American comedian (1913–1997)
Kansas City, and Edna began writing his material. At the time of their marriage Skelton was one month away from his 18th birthday; Edna was 16. When they
Red_Skelton
Susan, arrived the following month, along with Dan Ramsay. Ruth Wilson and Edna Ramsay debuted in September. Warren Murphy was introduced in October. Zoe
List of Neighbours characters introduced in 1986
List_of_Neighbours_characters_introduced_in_1986
American comedian and actor (1964–2014)
2004, he joined the touring cast of the musical Hairspray in the role of Edna Turnblad, remarking to The Globe and Mail that "The irony is having to work
John_Pinette
American silent film actress
Edna Mae Cooper (July 19, 1900 – June 27, 1986), also seen as Edna May Cooper, was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in dozens of films
Edna_Mae_Cooper
1987 studio album by Michael Jackson
yet another affirmation of [Jackson's] monumental talent." In USA Today, Edna Gundersen called Bad Jackson's "most polished effort to date". Eddie Huffman
Bad_(album)
English singer-songwriter (born 1977)
co-founder of the rock band Coldplay, which he formed with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, at University College London. They rose to global
Chris_Martin
American actress (1925–2016)
Claire, as well as two episodes of Murder, She Wrote, and as lonely Aunt Edna on Step by Step among others. Roberts achieved much of her fame for her role
Doris_Roberts
18th-century European adventurer and intellectual
de Gabalis, or the Count of the Cabala. Lotus Ray King (Edna Ballard's pen name), wife of Guy Ballard, talked about this book having been authored by
Count_of_St._Germain
American actor (1936–2025)
12, 1936 – May 7, 2025) was an American actor, known for playing "tough guy" characters on both sides of the law. He established himself as an action
Joe_Don_Baker
American singer and actress (born 1944)
production before shooting was completed, forcing Gordy to use secretary Edna Anderson as a body double for Ross. While a box-office success, the film
Diana_Ross
American musician (born 1945)
Phoenixmag.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2023. Gundersen, Edna (October 2, 2007). "John Fogerty revels in new 'Revival' album, tour". USA
John_Fogerty
American singer and actress (born 1984)
debuts". USA Today. January 13, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2015. Gundersen, Edna (February 2, 2010). "Complete list of 'We Are the World' artists - USATODAY
Katharine_McPhee
with Oscar (Larry D. Mann) and Edna (Sara Seegar) Durfee of Durfee Dog Food. Larry insists that Sam be there because Edna wants to meet the wife of the
List_of_Bewitched_episodes
1983 film by Harold Ramis
cousin Catherine, her lazy, unemployed husband Eddie, who foist cranky Aunt Edna and her mean dog Dinky on the Griswolds, asking them to drop her off at her
National_Lampoon's_Vacation
American actress, singer, and comedian (1923–2017)
Rose Marie Guy (née Mazzetta; August 15, 1923 – December 28, 2017), known professionally as Rose Marie, was an American actress, singer, comedienne, and
Rose_Marie
American and Canadian actress (born 1947)
included Pirini Scleroso, an immigrant from Eastern Europe, organ saleswoman Edna Boil, feminist TV show host Libby Wolfson, and children's entertainer Mrs
Andrea_Martin
Photograph by Richard Drew from 9/11 attacks
Love We Make 9-11 (book) Perfect Soldiers Related Edna Cintrón War games Patriot Day Blind Tourist Guy hoax Iraq War Twin Towers II Disappearance of Sneha
The_Falling_Man
American comedian and actress (1917–2012)
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and Thelma Griffin in Family Guy. Diller was born Phyllis Ada Driver in Lima, Ohio on July 17, 1917, the only
Phyllis_Diller
German actress (born 1944)
known as the German voice of several characters in The Simpsons including Edna Krabappel, Helen Lovejoy, Judge Constance Harm, Crazy Cat Lady, Mona Simpson
Inge_Solbrig
English actor, comedian, and writer (born 1955)
Atkinson's characters Mr. Bean and Johnny English. Of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage, he states, "I loved that character – again, it's the veneer of respectability
Rowan_Atkinson
American singer, dancer, and actress (born 1942)
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1975 for her performance as Edna Mae Sheridan in Doctor Jazz. Lola Falana was born in Camden, New Jersey.
Lola_Falana
Season of television series
the production as part of its Masterpiece Classic anthology. Cora hires Edna Braithwaite to replace O'Brien, who has resigned. Things though do not work
Downton_Abbey_series_4
American actress (born 1982)
Retrieved October 24, 2010. Wloszcyna, Susan; Mansfield, Brian; Gundersen, Edna (July 17, 2008). "Coming attractions: Can 'Lose Friends' gain stardom for
Kirsten_Dunst
Canadian television sketch comedy show
Shalit/Howard Cosell/Ralph Young Andrea Martin as Edith Prickely/Perini Scleroso/Edna Boil/Dr. Cheryl Kinsey/Libby Wolfson/Yolanda Devillbis/Mrs. Falbo/Dutch Leonard/Big
Second_City_Television
1958 single by Mario Lanza
17, 1955, to January 7, 1956, peaking at number 17). Another recording by Edna Savage was in the UK chart for one week (January 14, 1956, at number 19)
Arrivederci_Roma
17th episode of the 11th season of Family Guy
rushes to where Peter left a doll of Edna Garrett from The Facts of Life (though Chris also reminds everyone that Edna Garrett was first seen in Diff'rent
Bigfat
Israeli military operation against Lebanon
October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024. Uras, Umut; Milisic, Alma; Mohamed, Edna (7 October 2024). "Death toll in Israeli attack on fire station rises to
2024_Lebanon_war
1945 play by J. B. Priestley
himself in the next honours list). The evening is interrupted when the maid Edna announces the arrival of a man calling himself Inspector Goole, who explains
An_Inspector_Calls
Season 1. Episode 10. Fox. Kaiser, Rowan (2012-05-14). "The Simpsons "Ned 'n Edna's Blend"". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2012-05-16. Retrieved
List of The Simpsons characters
List_of_The_Simpsons_characters
American actor (born 1944)
Book Club Bruce Jutsum Incredibles 2 Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible Voice Auntie Edna Bob Parr Voice; Short film 2023 Book Club: The Next Chapter Bruce Jutsum
Craig_T._Nelson
American filmmaker
Saturday, August 4, 2007. He was the son of the late Hugh Patrick Sr. and Edna Deters O'Dea and was a sales associate for Rodes Department Store. Survivors
Addison_O'Dea
Deadly nightclub fire in Switzerland
in Switzerland". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 January 2026. Mohamed, Edna (5 January 2026). "Swiss police identify all bodies after deadly New Year's
2026_Crans-Montana_bar_fire
American television sitcom (2000–2024)
Black, a single mother whose New Orleans home was destroyed by Hurricane Edna. When Larry and Cheryl take in Loretta and her family, Leon moves in too
Curb_Your_Enthusiasm
American heavy metal band
original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved September 17, 2008. Gundersen, Edna (September 11, 2008). "Metallica remains calm over 'Magnetic' leaks". USA
Metallica
2026 armed conflict in West Asia
of emergency across country". CNN. Retrieved 28 February 2026. Mohamed, Edna; Marsi, Federica (28 February 2026). "Israel Attacks Iran". Al Jazeera English
2026_Iran_war
Canadian actress (born 1965)
many years, Boyd has starred in such musicals as The Rocky Horror Show, Guys and Dolls, and Little Shop of Horrors. She also sang and toured with The
Lynda_Boyd
1982 studio album by Michael Jackson
Billboard. Vol. 121, no. 28. pp. 121, 26–27. ISSN 0006-2510. Gundersen, Edna (August 25, 2005). "Music videos changing places". USA Today. Archived from
Thriller_(album)
American singer (born 1967)
the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2011. Gundersen, Edna (February 13, 2011). "Celebs turn out for Pre-Grammy Gala". USA Today. Archived
R._Kelly
British musician (born 1941)
"Ellerslie" in West Derby until Best's mother fell out with her sister-in-law, Edna, who resented her brother's choice of wife. The family then moved to a small
Pete_Best
British escort and convicted murderer (1926–1955)
1941, Ellis befriended Edna Turvey, the girlfriend of her older brother Julian, who was on leave from service in the Royal Navy. Edna introduced Ellis to
Ruth_Ellis
American actor (born 1947)
Breeders, and The Diplomat. On stage, McKean made his Broadway debut as Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray (2004). He took on dual roles portraying
Michael_McKean
(May 17, 2017). "Training Day, Ransom Cancelled at CBS". TVLine. "'Family Guy' Producer Reveals Plans for Adam West's Character". EW.com. Retrieved March
List of television performers who died during production
List_of_television_performers_who_died_during_production
American religious organization
such as "twin rays", came into use in the early 20th century through Guy and Edna Ballard, founders of "I AM" Activity. A follower of the Ballards, American
Twin_Flames_Universe
American musician (1964–2017)
(May 18, 2017). "With all of my love Chris" – via Instagram. Gundersen, Edna (March 24, 2009). "Chris Cornell takes another sonic shift with 'Scream'"
Chris_Cornell
American-Canadian actress (born 1958)
1999, Tilly has voiced Bonnie Swanson on the Fox animated sitcom Family Guy. Her other film credits include The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), Made in America
Jennifer_Tilly
English actor
Lights as the character "Doddy", in 2006. In 2016 he performed the role of Edna Turnblad in the touring season of Hairspray. In late 2017 he featured as
Tony_Maudsley
1997 studio album by Metallica
"hard-edged modern rock" would bode well for long-term success. USA Today's Edna Gundersen wrote that the songs "stack up against Load's mother lode of rock
Reload_(Metallica_album)
American actress (1928–2016)
June 15, 2016. "California Marriage Index, 1960-1985", Raymond W. Guyer [actor Guy Raymond] and Ann Guilbert Eckstein, September 8, 1969, Los Angeles
Ann_Morgan_Guilbert
1911 American film
Released through the General Film Company. Edna May Weick as Edna Miriam Nesbitt Yale Boss as The Office Boy Guy Coombs Charles M. Seay Various 1911 newspapers
Edna's_Imprisonment
American actress (born 1939)
Thanksgiving Reunion Olivia Walton 1995 A Walton Wedding 1997 A Walton Easter 1998 A Father for Brittany Edna Humphreys 2017 Life Interrupted Marni Woodworth
Michael_Learned
American actress
Son of Satan Cindy 1992 Ladybugs Glynnis Mullen 1996 Somebody Is Waiting Edna Rice 1998 Judas Kiss Monica Grimes 1999 Boys Don't Cry Linda Tisdel 2000
Jeannetta_Arnette
mystic & wr. Estrella Alfon (1917–1983, Philippines), fiction wr. in English Edna Alford (b. 1947, Canada/Newfoundland), fiction wr. & editor María Luisa Algarra
List_of_women_writers_(A–L)
American actor (born 1947)
Drama Series. McRaney was born in Collins, Mississippi, the son of Clyde and Edna McRaney.[citation needed] He is of Scottish and Choctaw ancestry. He graduated
Gerald_McRaney
American actress (born 1939)
Ford; January 14, 1914 – July 12, 2005), a housewife and nurse aide, and Guy Tomlin (March 3, 1913 – October 24, 1970), a factory worker. She has a younger
Lily_Tomlin
American actor and comedian (born 1964)
Marshall's film Raising Helen. In January 2007, he took over the lead role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray (the role created by Divine
Paul_C._Vogt
American actor (born 1956)
He has appeared in the West End in Guys and Dolls (2016) and The Producers (2026). In 2026, Richard appeared as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray for The Muny's
Richard_Kind
English actor (born 1978)
includes the role of Joe in the 2011 BBC Radio 4 Classic Serial production of Edna Ferber's Show Boat. In 2019, Anozie portrayed the antagonist, Red, in the
Nonso_Anozie
Musical artist
Flora Edna White (October 23, 1892 – June 25, 1992), known professionally as Edna White, was an American trumpet soloist, singer, vaudeville performer
Edna_White
American fashion designer and businesswoman
Retrieved 2020-03-05. "Kendra Scott:Kendra Scott". NPR How I Built This with Guy Raz. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2021-03-03. "Custom Jewelry | Design Your Own
Kendra_Scott
Canadian filmmaker (born 1989)
2, where she worked on a sequence featuring the characters Jack-Jack and Edna Mode. On her career as a Chinese Canadian female director, Shi says that
Domee_Shi
EDNA GUY
EDNA GUY
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éanna, ENDA means "bird-like."
Female
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eithne, ENA means "kernel."
Female
English
 Variant spelling of English Eda, EDDA means "rich battle." Compare with another form of Edda.
Girl/Female
Celtic American English Hebrew
Fire.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Aidan, EDAN means "little fire."
Male
Hebrew
(×¢Ö·×“Ö°× Ö¸×) Hebrew name ADNA means "pleasure" or "rest." In the bible, this is the name of a priest, and one of the family of Pahath-Moab who returned with Ezra and married a foreign wife.Â
Female
English
Variant spelling of Hebrew Edna, EDNAH means "delight, pleasure, rejuvenation."
Female
English
(Hebrew ×¢Ö¶×“Ö°× Ö¸×”): Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eithne, EDNA means "kernel." Hebrew name meaning "delight, pleasure, rejuvenation." In the apocryphal Book of Tobit, this is the name of the mother of Sarah.Â
Female
Italian
 Pet form of Italian Edvige, EDDA means "contending battle." Compare with another form of Edda.
Female
English
Contracted form of English Edwina, EDINA means "rich friend."
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Hebrew
Pleasure; Delight; Form of Edna; Renewal
Female
German
 Feminine form of German Ernust, ERNA means "battle (to the death), serious business." Compare with another form of Erna.
Female
English
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Úna, possibly EUNA means "famine, hunger."
Girl/Female
American, Christian, Danish, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Swedish
Pleasure
Female
English
Medieval pet form of English Edith, EDA means "rich battle."
Female
English
Feminine form of English Edan, EDANA means "little fire."
Female
Hebrew
(×Ö¶×ªÖ°× Ö¸×”) Hebrew name ETNA means "hire" or "for hire." Compare with another form of Etna.
Female
Hebrew
(×¢Ö¶×“Ö°× Ö¸×”) Hebrew name EDNA means "delight, pleasure, rejuvenation." In the apocryphal Book of Tobit, this is the name of the mother of Sarah. Compare with another form of Edna.
Female
English
 Variant spelling of English Ethna, ETNA means "kernel." Compare with another form of Etna.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Pleasure
EDNA GUY
EDNA GUY
Female
Danish
, pure.
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian pet form of German Irma, IRMUSKA means "entire, whole."
Boy/Male
Biblical American Hebrew
The Lord burns; the fire of the Lord.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sacrifice, Offer
Boy/Male
Native American
Nez Perce name meaning flint necklace.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Ghee
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Yates.
Male
French
French form of Latin Fredericus, FRÉDÉRIC means "peaceful ruler."
Boy/Male
Japanese
Praise; admirable.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
White rose
EDNA GUY
EDNA GUY
EDNA GUY
EDNA GUY
EDNA GUY
n.
A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, as stones in building.
imp. & p. p.
of Guy
n. sing. & pl.
One of a race of giants, sons of Neptune and Amphitrite, having but one eye, and that in the middle of the forehead. They were fabled to inhabit Sicily, and to assist in the workshops of Vulcan, under Mt. Etna.
n.
A person of queer looks or dress.
n.
Iron rods extending on either side of the bowsprit, to spread, or guy out, the stays, etc.
pl.
of Edda
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Guy
v. t.
To guile.
n.
A kind of small, portable, cooking apparatus for which heat is furnished by a spirit lamp.
v. t.
To fool; to baffle; to make (a person) an object of ridicule.
n.
An apparatus for raising heavy weights, and especially for stepping and unstepping the lower masts of ships. It consists of two or more spars or pieces of timber, fastened together near the top, steadied by a guy or guys, and furnished with the necessary tackle.
v. t.
To steady or guide with a guy.
n.
A piece of DNA, usually circular, functioning as part of the genetic material of a cell, not integrated with the chromosome and replicating independently of the chromosome, but transferred, like the chromosome, to subsequent generations. In bacteria, plasmids often carry the genes for antibiotic resistance; they are exploited in genetic engineering as the vehicles for introduction of extraneous DNA into cells, to alter the genetic makeup of the cell. The cells thus altered may produce desirable proteins which are extracted and used; in the case of genetically altered plant cells, the altered cells may grow into complete plants with changed properties, as for example, increased resistance to disease.
n.
The religious or mythological book of the old Scandinavian tribes of German origin, containing two collections of Sagas (legends, myths) of the old northern gods and heroes.
n.
A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which holds in place the end of a boom, spar, or yard in a ship; a chain or wire rope connecting a suspension bridge with the land on either side to prevent lateral swaying; a rod or rope attached to the top of a structure, as of a derrick, and extending obliquely to the ground, where it is fastened.
n.
A grotesque effigy, like that of Guy Fawkes, dressed up in England on the fifth of November, the day of the Gunpowder Plot.
a.
Consisting of, containing, or resembling, fire; as, the fiery gulf of Etna; a fiery appearance.
a.
Pertaining to Etna, a volcanic mountain in Sicily.