A ceremony formerly used in conferring knighthood, consisting of an embrace, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat blade of a sword.

a ceremonial and physical bestowal of knighthood, such as dubbing; the term probably derives from the Provençal acolada (literally embrace), for the sovereign's embrace of the newly dubbed knight in early medieval times, a practice maintained in certain Latin orders, such as the Order of the Annunciation of the House of Savoy.

A brace used to join two or more staves.

Molding or decoration with the approximate shape of an ogee cut in the flat surface of an arch or lintel. An ogee is an S-shaped curve on a surface formed by a convex and concave surface curve joined together.

brotherly salutation practised in Lodge or outside.

Operational code-name for Allied attempt to capture the Dodecanese Islands in the Agean.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"

an award, honor, or expression of praise

Written Presidential certificate recognizing service by personnel who died or were wounded in action between 1917 and 1918, or who died in service between 1941 and 1947, or died of wounds received in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. Service of civilians who died overseas or as a result of injury or disease contracted while serving in a civilian capacity with the United States Armed Forces during the dates and/or in areas prescribed is in like manner recognized.... read full article

a group of films that you put together on a particular theme