E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Lord of Creation.
Man.
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“Replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. . Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed … and every tree… .”—Gen. i. 28, 29.
