university in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S., founded 1701 as Collegiate School, renamed 1718 in honor of a gift from British merchant-philanthropist Elihu Yale (1649-1721). As a kind of lock, 1854, inv [..]

A heraldic composite animal, like a spotted deer with swivelling horns.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 416)

(n) a university in Connecticut(n) English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721)

Mediocre Ivy misfits. Not really good at any sport, but what else can you expect from a school in New Haven? Also called the Bulldogs and the Elis. By the way, what’s an Eli?

A tusked monster with cloven hooves, pointed ears, usually curved horns, and a short lion's tail. Back to the main page

From a Welsh surname, which was itself derived from a place name meaning "fertile upland" (from Welsh ial).

A university in the eastern United States. A romanisation scheme originating from Yale University. # A romanisation scheme designed for Mandarin. # A romanisation scheme designed for Cantonese. [..]

From a Welsh surname, which was itself derived from a place name meaning "fertile upland" (from Welsh ial).