Misspelling of schools of thought.

(religion, historical) The statement, in Scottish constitutional law, of the right of the church to spiritual independence and liberty from the interference of the civil courts in her spiritual functions, adopted by an immense majority of the General Assembly in 1842.

Characterised by troublemaking or mischievousness; ornery; hard to handle

Too soon or too late. / (music) Not keeping time.

Synonym of balm of Gilead

A rare perfume produced in Gilead and used medicinally, mentioned in the Bible. It is sometimes thought to have come from the plant Commiphora gileadensis, and sometimes from a terebinth tree in the genus Pistacia.

Used to indicate that the response is probably no, but that the speaker is not entirely certain.

plural of Court of Aids

(historical) A sovereign court in Ancien Régime France, dealing with customs and other matters of public finance.

Angry words, harsh criticism.