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Old Tom
different level of responsibility for the Fall, though Islamic teaching holds both equally responsible. In addition, Islam holds that Adam was eventually forgiven, while Christianity holds that no such redemption occurred.
Old Bill (Br inf old-fashioned) – старик Билл, английская полиция The police: The Old Bill was round here yesterday, asking where you were. Old Grog – прозвище британского адмирала Эдварда Вернона The word grog refers to a variety of alcoholic beverages. This word originally referred to a drink made with water or “small beer” (a weak beer) and rum, which British Vice Admiral Edward Vernon introduced into the Royal Navy. On 21 August 1740 he ordered the alcoholic mixture to be served, instead of pure spirits, to sailors. Vernon wore a coat of grogram cloth and was nicknamed Old Grogram or Old Grog. Modern versions of the drink are often made with hot or boiling water, and sometimes include lemon juice, lime juice, cinnamon or sugar to improve the taste. Old Harry – сатана, дьявол Another word for the Devil or Satan. There are several explanations for the phrase: • Henry VIII has been said to be the original “Old Harry” or “Lord Harry”; for his cruel deeds caused his people to regard him as the Devil incarnate. • From the personal name but with some allusion to the word “harry,” meaning to plunder, harass, lay waste, torment: Jones is grinding the beans now, sir: the cook’s had Old Harry of a time keeping the stove alight (1800). Old Tom – старый Том, название сорта крепкого джина Old Tom Gin (or Tom Gin or Old Tom) is a lightly sweetened gin popular in the 18th-century England that now is rarely available. The name Old Tom Gin purportedly
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