For the Imhoffs, moreover, as for most northern collectors of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Dürer holds pride of place, being represented by a complete collection of his prints and probably the largest group of his drawings gathered anywhere.
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pride of place — ► pride of place the most prominent or important position. Main Entry: ↑pride … English terms dictionary
pride of place — pride′ of place′ n. cvb the highest or first position • Etymology: 1615–25 … From formal English to slang
pride of place — n. the first or most important position … English World dictionary
pride of place — noun the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place • Hypernyms: ↑position, ↑place * * * : the highest or first position * * * the highest or most outstanding position; first place. [1615 25] * * * pride of place the… … Useful english dictionary
pride of place — the most prominent or important position. → pride … English new terms dictionary
pride of place — the highest or most outstanding position; first place. [1615 25] * * * … Universalium
pride of place — Date: 1605 the highest or first position … New Collegiate Dictionary
give something pride of place — give (something) pride of place have/take pride of place if something takes pride of place, it is in the best position to be seen by a lot of people. Works by contemporary artists are given pride of place in the exhibition. (usually passive) … New idioms dictionary
give pride of place — give (something) pride of place have/take pride of place if something takes pride of place, it is in the best position to be seen by a lot of people. Works by contemporary artists are given pride of place in the exhibition. (usually passive) … New idioms dictionary
have pride of place — have/take pride of place if something takes pride of place, it is in the best position to be seen by a lot of people. Bella s show jumping trophies take pride of place in the display cabinet … New idioms dictionary
