See Also: Shaw, George Bernard(dictionary)
Shaw, George Bernard(encyclopedia)
St George’s University School of Medicine(health)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
shaw(2)(dictionary)
shaw(1)(dictionary)
Shaw(medicine)
Shaw Communications(finance)
SHAW BROTHERS(finance)
Shaw, Lemuel(encyclopedia)

dead-eye (medicine) and Shaw, George Bernard (oh)


dead-eye (medicine)


dead-eye


A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for Other purposes.

Synonym: deadman's eye.

Source: Websters Dictionary


Shaw, George Bernard (oh)



(1856-1950) an Irish writer famous especially for his clever plays which criticize society and the moral values of the time. His best known works include the historical plays Caesar and Cleopatra and St Joan, and the comedy Pygmalion, which was later turned into the popular musical show My Fair Lady . He was a leading socialist and wrote books about socialism.