Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar). Donald M. Seekins . 2014.
Ear snail — Snail Snail (sn[=a]l), n. [OE. snaile, AS. sn[ae]gel, snegel, sn[ae]gl; akin to G. schnecke, OHG. snecko, Dan. snegl, Icel. snigill.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) Any one of numerous species of terrestrial air breathing gastropods belonging to the genus… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Floyd Boring — Floyd M. Boring (June 25 1915 February 1 2008) was an American Secret Service agent who served with 5 US Presidents. He was also present and took part in the gunfight that foiled an assassination attempt on Harry S. Truman. Truman assassination… … Wikipedia
in one ear and out the other — If something goes in one ear and out the other, you forget it as soon as you ve heard it because it was too complicated, boring etc. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To say that information goes in one ear and comes out the othermeans… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
bend someone's ear — bend (someone s) ear informal to talk to someone for a long time, usually about something boring. Don t let her bend your ear about how overworked she is. (often + about) … New idioms dictionary
bend ear — bend (someone s) ear informal to talk to someone for a long time, usually about something boring. Don t let her bend your ear about how overworked she is. (often + about) … New idioms dictionary
in one ear and out the other — If something goes in one ear and out the other, you forget it as soon as you ve heard it because it was too complicated, boring etc … The small dictionary of idiomes
bend someone's ear — v. talk to someone for a long time to ask a favour; talk to a person without stopping in a boring manner … English contemporary dictionary
Boyar (caste) — Infobox caste caste name=Boyar classification= Warriors, and Peasants. subdivisions=Multiple populated states=South India languages=Regional Languages religions=HinduismA boyar , also spelled boya ( = Hunter) is the name of a caste. A leader of a … Wikipedia
Pwe — Traditional performances, including song, instrumental music, dance, plays (set to music), and comedy routines, which are sponsored on numerous occasions, including festivals related to pagodas, shinbyu, and ear boring ceremonies; life cycle… … Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)
Shinbyu — The major life cycle ritual for nearly all male believers in Burmese Buddhism, the initiation of boys into the Sangha, although their sojourn as koyin or novice monks in a monastery is usually brief. The ceremony begins with a festive… … Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)
