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Greene and Greene

(Encyclopedia) Greene and Greene, architectural firm working in the American arts and crafts style, formed by the brothers Charles Sumner Greene, 1868–1957, and Henry Mather Greene, 1870–1954, both b…

guardian and ward

(Encyclopedia) guardian and ward, in law. A guardian is someone who by appointment or by relationship has the care of a person or that person's property, or both. The protected individual, known as…

Guelphs and Ghibellines

(Encyclopedia) Guelphs and GhibellinesGuelphs and Ghibellinesgwĕlfs, gĭbˈəlēnz, –lĭnz [key], opposing political factions in Germany and in Italy during the later Middle Ages. The names were used to…

guidance and counseling

(Encyclopedia) guidance and counseling, concept that institutions, especially schools, should promote the efficient and happy lives of individuals by helping them adjust to social realities. The…

Frimley and Camberley

(Encyclopedia) Frimley and Camberley, town, Surrey, S England. It is in an area that has important military installations. The Royal Staff College and…

Joseph and Asenath

(Encyclopedia) Joseph and Asenath, an early Jewish work, highly regarded in Eastern and Western Christian traditions, most likely emanating from Alexandrian Egypt between 200 b.c. and a.d. 200,…

Jachin and Boaz

(Encyclopedia) Jachin and BoazJachin and Boazjāˈkĭn, [key]Jachin and Boazbōˈăz [key], in the Bible, two pillars in front of Solomon's Temple, probably symbolic of God's presence.

Jannes and Jambres

(Encyclopedia) Jannes and JambresJannes and Jambresjănˈēz, jămˈbrēz [key], in the Bible, opponents of Moses. Tradition gave these names to Pharaoh's magicians. One of the Pseudepigrapha bears their…

jelly and jam

(Encyclopedia) jelly and jam, gelatinous, sweet food prepared by preserving fresh fruits. Since most fresh fruits contain about 80% water and from 10% to 15% sugar, they are subject to fermentation.…