lorraine : Idioms & Phrases

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claude lorraine glass

Claude" Lor*raine" glass`
Etymology
Its name is supposed to be derived from the similarity of the effects it gives to those of a picture by Claude Lorrain (often written Lorraine).
Definitions
  1. A slightly convex mirror, commonly of black glass, used as a toy for viewing the reflected landscape.
Webster 1913

cross of lorraine

  • noun a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper
    cross of Lorraine.
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lorraine cross

  • noun a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper
    cross of Lorraine.
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quiche lorraine

  • noun quiche made with cheese and bacon
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