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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, sometimes referred to simply as Brewer's, is a reference work containing definitions and explanations of many famous phrases, allusions, and figures, whether historical or mythical.
The "New Edition revised, corrected, and enlarged" from 1895 is now in the public domain, and Web-based versions are available online.
The most recent version is the 20th edition, published in November 2018 by Chambers Harrap Publishers.