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A type of fur from the stoat (ermine), historically associated with royalty and luxury, used here as a brown ermine jacket.

“IN CASE YOU'RE INTERESTED, IT'S A BROWN ERMINE”— Daphne

A reference to Britain's renowned code-breaking efforts, most famously at Bletchley Park during World War II, where British intelligence broke the Enigma and ot…

“Yes, where would the world be without you Brits and your knack for code-cracking?”— Frasier

A classic fairy tale character who falls into a deep enchanted sleep, here used by Martin as a humorous nickname for his elderly date who was sleepy.

“Things with Sherry fizzled, then Sleeping Beauty tonight...”— Martin

A brand of cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue) known for its extremely strong bonding properties.

“It's as if he's discovered the magic elixir to repair the shattered fragments of her psyche. I-I don't know exactly what to call it. / The words "Krazy Glue" leap to mind.”— Frasier

An over-the-counter antiseptic and pain-relieving product used to treat minor wounds and skin irritations.

“Yes, I remember dabbing Bactine on those Chihuahua bites.”— Frasier

Mercedes-Benz, a German luxury automobile manufacturer. Niles is known for driving a Mercedes throughout the series.

“Uh Niles, is that your Mercedes parked down there?”— Martin

Dutch philosopher (1632-1677) known for his contributions to rationalism and his major work 'Ethics'. He advocated a form of pantheism identifying God with Natu…

“I was reminded this morning of a jaunty aphorism which is credited to the great thinker Spinoza...”— Frasier

A philosophical doctrine, associated with Spinoza, holding that God and Nature are identical and that this unity can be understood through reason.

“don't get me started on rationalistic pantheism or I'll go the whole three hours!”— Frasier

A psychoanalytic concept in which a patient redirects feelings, often love, onto their therapist, commonly discussed in psychodynamic therapy.

“Maybe this is simply a case of transference. / Well, patients often do believe they've fallen in love with their analysts, it's very common, it's happened to everyone.”— Niles

A therapeutic technique used in group or couples therapy where participants act out scenarios to gain insight into interpersonal dynamics.

“Sometimes we role-play, and I think he's just saying what my husband might say.”— Janice

A concept originating in Aristotle and used in psychotherapy referring to the release of strong emotions as a means of achieving relief or healing.

“We've had quite a catharsis here - now traditionally it is the patients that make the breakthroughs, but we mustn't be sticklers.”— Frasier

Whisky made in Scotland, a staple spirit in the Crane household, often enjoyed neat or as a shared drink.

“Frasier brings a bottle of Scotch and three glasses, which he fills.”— Frasier