17th-century neologisms

most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system

person who is held in custody by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict

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modern calendar era

A plutocracy () or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income. It can be considered a form of oligarchy (rule by the few) where the ruling few are wealthy. The first known use of the term in English dates from 1631. It is not rooted in any established political philosophy.

optical device that projects an image of its surroundings on a screen

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philosophical statement made by René Descartes

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phrase attributed to Galileo Galilei on being forced to recant his scientific view

thumb|upright=1.2|Determining which animals can experience sensations is challenging, but scientists generally agree that vertebrates, as well as many [[invertebrate species, are likely sentient.]] Sentience is the ability to experience feelings and sensations. It may not necessarily imply higher cognitive functions such as awareness, reasoning, or complex thought processes. Some theorists define sentience exclusively as the capacity for valenced (positive or negative) mental experiences, such as pain and pleasure.

permanent, often professional, army

theme in storytelling, stock character; a noble Lady in need of rescue, traditionally from dragons

Latin phrase coined by Thomas Hobbes

unofficial motto of Switzerland

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political catch phrase

Latin aphorism often claimed to mean organized "knowledge is power"

type of whip

was a after Jōkyō and before Hōei. The Genroku period spanned the years from September 1688 to March 1704. The reigning emperor was .

Viennese song

Hocus-pocus is a reference to the actions of magicians, often as the stereotypical magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change. It was once a common term for a magician, juggler, or other similar entertainers. In extended usage, the term is often used (pejoratively) to describe irrational human activities that appear to depend on magic. Examples are given below.

Deicide is the killing (or the killer) of a god. The concept may be used for any act of killing a god, including a life-death-rebirth deity who is killed and then resurrected.

Ms. (American English) or Ms (British English; normally , but also , or when unstressed) is an English-language honorific used with the last name or full name of a woman, intended as a default form of address for women regardless of marital status. Like Miss and Mrs., the term Ms. has its origins in the female English title once used for all women, Mistress, the feminine form of Mister and Master. It originated in the 17th century and was revived into mainstream usage in the 20th century. Its usage remains controversial in Britain, with many style guides recommending not to use it unless speci

Omnibenevolence is the property of possessing maximal goodness. Some philosophers, such as Epicurus, have argued that it is impossible, or at least improbable, for a deity to exhibit such a property alongside omniscience and omnipotence, as a result of the problem of evil. However, some philosophers, such as Alvin Plantinga, argue the plausibility of co-existence.

was a coming after Keichō and before ''Kan'ei. This period spanned the years from July 1615 to February 1624. The reigning emperor was . It is also known as Genwa''.

narrative technique

was a after Genna and before Shōhō. This period spanned the years from February 1624 through December 1644. The reigning emperors and single empress were , and .

was a of the Edo period, after the Jōō era and before Manji era. This era's period spanned the years from April 1655 to July 1658.

Japanese era from May 1661 to October 1673

thumb|Allegory of the Disaster Year by Jan van Wijckersloot (1673) In 1672 the Dutch Republic faced simultaneous invasions from France, England, and the German bishoprics of Münster and Cologne in what became known as the ' (; "Disaster Year'"). The French Royal Army, under Louis XIV, advanced rapidly, capturing large areas of the eastern provinces. English and French warships worked together to challenge Dutch control at sea. Meanwhile, troops from Münster and Cologne pressed into the republic from the east. Many Dutch provinces, including Utrecht and Overijssel, were occupied by foreign armi

Japanese era from August 1658 to May 1661

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was a after Enpō and before Jōkyō. This period spanned the years from September 1681 through February 1684. The reigning emperor was .

Japanese era from October 1652 to May 1655

was a after Tenna and before Genroku. This period spanned the years from February 1684 through September 1688. The reigning emperors were and . thumb | right | Emperor Reigen ==Change of era== 1684 : The new era of Jōkyō (meaning "Taking Righteousness") was created to mark the start of a new cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Tenna 4, on the 21st day of the 2nd month.

(contemporarily written as 延寳) is the after Kanbun and before Tenna. This period spanned the years from September 1673 to September 1681. The reigning emperor was .

was a after ''Kan'ei and before Keian''. This period spanned the years from December 1644 through February 1648. The reigning emperor was .

reductio ad absurdum of angelology; idiom for wasting time debating pointless issues

thumb|Illustration by Gustave Doré depicting the windmill scene of [[Don Quixote, in which the hero fights with windmills, which he imagines to be giants.]]

Mohammedan is a historical term used to denote a follower of Muhammad, the Islamic prophet. It is used as both a noun and an adjective, meaning belonging or relating to, either Muhammad or the religion, doctrines, institutions and practices that he established. The word was formerly common in usage, but the terms Muslim and Islamic are more common today. Though sometimes used stylistically by some Muslims, a vast majority consider the term archaic or a misnomer, as it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad himself instead of the God in Islam.

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phrase

Irish phrase describing cultural assimilation of Norman invaders

poem by John Donne