Elder Brethren
Britishplural noun
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In 1835 Faraday received a pension from the civil list; in 1836 he was appointed scientific adviser to the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House.
From Heroes of Science: Physicists by Garnett, William
As regards explosive material, and zealous and accomplished help in the use of it, the resources of Woolwich Arsenal have been freely placed at the disposal of the Elder Brethren.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
Here was a hint to be acted on by the Elder Brethren.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
Soon afterwards the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House had the intelligent courage to establish the machines of Holmes permanently at Dungeness, where the magneto-electric light continued to shine for many years.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
It has always been customary in that corporation to have the Royal Navy represented amongst the Elder Brethren by one of its most distinguished officers.
From The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II by Dundonald, Thomas Barnes Cochrane, Earl of
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